Scientists at RRI spot 'petal-like' formations in Sun's corona during rare celestial event

Prelims-testable facts

• 01A team of scientists from the Raman Research Institute (RRI) is predicting 'petal-like' structures in the Sun's corona during an upcoming total solar eclipse.
• 02The research group, led by senior professor Dibyendu Nandi, aims to test computational models of solar magnetism and space weather through eclipse observations.
• 03A total solar eclipse will sweep across several countries in Europe on August 12, 2026, providing a rare opportunity for scientists to study the Sun's corona.
• 04The predicted 'petal-like' structures in the Sun's corona are expected to be complex and critical for testing solar magnetic field theories.
• 05Indian solar physicists have made predictions about the structure of the Sun's million-degree corona ahead of the total solar eclipse on August 12, 2026.
• 06A team led by RRI scientists has predicted petal-like structures in the Sun's corona during the August 12, 2026, solar eclipse.
• 07The research aims to improve understanding of the Sun's magnetic field and its impact on space weather.

Trap alerts

• Most people think that total solar eclipses occur frequently, but actually they are relatively rare events.
• Most people think that scientists can predict the structure of the Sun's corona with high accuracy, but actually it is a complex task that requires multiple observations and models.