Diamond Ring Effect

From: youzpalang@xxxxxxxxxxxx
Date: 20 Jul 2005 08:56:15 -0700

Hi:

What is the physics behind Diamond Ring formation at total eclipse?

Light goes at grazing angle through valleys hitting mountains and
surface scattering forward. Is this the reason?

thanks

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