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This total solar eclipse looked strangely golden — here’s why

ScienceDailyThursday, August 20, 2026 at 6:59 AM

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This total solar eclipse looked strangely golden — here’s why
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Spain’s total solar eclipse delivered an unexpected sight: a corona glowing gold instead of its usual pearly white. Because the Sun was setting, its light passed through more atmosphere, while smoke from nearby wildfires filtered out even more blue light.

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Scientific signal separates durable discovery from noise — and often foreshadows policy and product. Spain’s total solar eclipse delivered an unexpected sight: a corona glowing gold instead of its usual pearly white. Because the Sun was setting, its light passed through more atmosphere, while smoke from nearby wildfires filtered out even more blue light.

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Spain’s total solar eclipse delivered an unexpected sight: a corona glowing gold instead of its usual pearly white. Because the Sun was setting, its light passed through more atmosphere, while smoke from nearby wildfires filtered out even more blue light.

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Scientific signal separates durable discovery from noise — and often foreshadows policy and product.

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