Why Can We See the Corona Sphere During a Solar Eclipse?

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The corona sphere of the Sun is only visible during a solar eclipse due to the contrast created by the darkened sky. The blue sky typically washes out the faint light of the corona, making it invisible. During an eclipse, the Moon obscures the Sun, allowing the corona to be observed. A coronascope is a specialized device that can also facilitate the viewing of the corona by blocking out the Sun's direct light.

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In basic, why can we only see the corona sphere during a solar eclipse? Is there a property to the eclipse or sun that causes this?
 
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There is a device called a coronascope that is useful for this purpose.
 

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