# RRI scientists predict petal-like corona structures during eclipse 2026-08-12T18:14:49+00:00 | Health & Science | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Solar physicists at the Raman Research Institute (RRI) in Bengaluru have predicted that the Sun's corona will display multiple large-scale petal-like structures during the total solar eclipse on August 12, 2026. The team, led by senior professor Dibyendu Nandi, used two distinct computational models to forecast the magnetic field structure of the corona, which is usually too faint to observe without the Moon blocking the Sun's bright disk. The prediction, based on data up to August 10, suggests a complex and spectacular corona if correct. Such models help scientists understand solar storms, flares, and coronal mass ejections that can disrupt power grids, communications, and satellites. The eclipse will be visible from parts of Europe but not from India, as it occurs during night hours. ## Coverage - thehindu.com Tags: Dibyendu Nandi, Raman Research Institute, solar corona, solar eclipse, space weather, total solar eclipse 2026 Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/rri-scientists-predict-petal-like-corona-structures-during-eclipse/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/rri-scientists-predict-petal-like-corona-structures-during-eclipse/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.