Solar eruptions and a special meeting in A Coruña
Three researchers from the Rosseland Centre for Solar Physics (RoCS) – Reetika Joshi, Pooja Devi and Guoyin Chen – participated in the Solar MHD 2026 meeting held in A Coruña, Spain, where they presented talks on different aspects of solar eruptions.
The meeting was held in conjunction with the total Solar eclipse on 12 August 2026, providing a unique opportunity for solar physicists from around the world to come together for both scientific discussions and this rare astronomical event.
Following the meeting, the organisers arranged an eclipse excursion to Playa de la Magdalena on 12 August. The eclipse began at around 19:30, reached maximum at approximately 20:28, and ended at 21:22. Totality lasted for about 1 minute and 17 seconds.
Under the shadow of the Moon
Watching the eclipse together with solar physicists from across the globe was an unforgettable experience. As the Moon gradually moved across the Sun, we followed the progression through our eclipse glasses, witnessing the daylight slowly fade until the Sun was completely covered.
During totality, the surroundings suddenly transformed into a mysterious darkness: stars became visible in the sky, the temperature dropped noticeably, and the sounds of birds added to the surreal atmosphere.
One of the most breath-taking moments was seeing the solar prominence with the naked eye during totality. Experiencing this extraordinary event together with colleagues and friends from the global solar-physics community was truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience.