What name is given to the arc of brilliant points seen round the moon after a total solar eclipse, named after an English astronomer?
Solar eclipse of July 8, 1842 attention on the solar corona and prominences and identified them as part of the Sun's atmosphere. The solar eclipse effect now called Baily's beads named in honor of him after his correct explanation of the phenomenon in 1836. It is a part of solar Saros 124. Solar eclipse of July 8, 1842 A total solar eclipse occurred on July 8, 1842. A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between Earth and the Sun, thereby totally or partly obscuring the image of the Sun for a viewer on Earth. A total solar eclipse occurs when the Moon's apparent diameter is
Solar eclipse of February 7, 2008 significant partial eclipse was visible over New Zealand and a minor partial eclipse was seen from southeastern Australia. For most solar eclipses the path of centrality moves eastwards. In this case the path moved west round Antarctica and then north. The best land-based visibility outside of Antarctica was from New Zealand. Professional astronomer and eclipse-chaser Jay Pasachoff observed it from Nelson, New Zealand, 60% coverage, under perfect weather. <BR>Animated path Solar eclipse of February 7, 2008 An annular solar eclipse occurred on February 7, 2008. A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between Earth and the Sun, thereby totally