UPSC Geography The origin and evolution of the earth Question Bank Universe / Sun / Planets / Earth

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    Diamond Ring is a phenomenon observed 

    A)  at the start of a total solar eclipse.           

    B)  at the end of a total solar eclipse.

    C)  only along the peripheral regions of the totality trail,          

    D)  only in the central regions of the totality trail.

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

     Diamond Ring is the phenomenon which occurs along the peripheral regions of the totality tail. As the last bits of sunlight pass through the valleys on the moon's limb, and the faint corona around the sun is just becoming visible, it looks like a ring with glittering diamonds on it.


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