... A Sun Halo over Utah . ... This fairly common sight occurs when high thin clouds containing millions of tiny ice crystals cover much of the sky. ... During the March 29 total solar eclipse, the Moon's dark central shadow or umbra is vanishing beyond the horizon in this dramatic view of the landscape a few kilometers southeast of Incesu, Anatolia, Turkey. ... The Crown of the Sun . ... During a total solar eclipse, the Sun's extensive outer atmosphere or corona is an awesome and inspirational sight. ...