In today's image, we see a video clip showing the total eclipse of the Sun from August of 2017. During totality, we observe around the edge of the Moon and can see the corona of the Sun as well as solar prominences along the edge. The next total solar eclipse will be on April 8, 2024 and will be visible over parts of eastern North America.

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