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 ...

Ryan Imperio has been named the Royal Observatory Greenwich’s Astronomy Photographer of the Year for a photograph that captures the progression of Baily’s beads during the 2023 annular eclipse.

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 ...