Scientists are planning something super wild this year — they’re going to create an artificial solar eclipse! Yep, instead of waiting for nature to do it, they’re making their own by using special technology.

The idea is to block out the Sun just enough so they can study its outer atmosphere, called the corona. Normally, the corona is way too bright to see clearly, but with this trick, scientists can finally get a better look.

It’s a big deal because it could help us understand solar storms and how they mess with things like satellites and power grids. Honestly, it’s like science fiction coming to life!