The corona is the outermost part of the sun’s atmosphere, which Earth-dwellers can only see during total solar eclipses. But, on April 8, it will be particularly stunning, according to a newly released simulation from Predictive Science Inc. The simulation reveals a dramatic starburst-like pattern with numerous large prominences, including at 7 o’clock bearing. The current 11-year solar cycle is near its peak or maximum, when the sun's magnetic field is most chaotic.