The picture was chosen by a panel from more than 3,500 entries from 58 countries. Baily’s beads are formed when sunlight shines through the valleys and craters of the Moon’s surface ...

5. Chromosphere, Baily's beads and a "diamond ring" You'll see a reddish line around the moon just before totality ends. This is the chromosphere, the lower region of the sun's atmosphere.

After that, the moon will continue on its way, making its third contact. Once again, you'll briefly see "Baily's beads" (your solar filters should go on again). According to NASA, the longest ...