Here's what happens:

* Before the eclipse: The Moon is moving into position between the Sun and Earth. As it does, the sunlight hitting Earth begins to be blocked by the Moon, creating a partial eclipse.

* During the eclipse: The Moon completely blocks out the Sun, creating a total eclipse. This is when you can see the Sun's corona, a beautiful halo of light around the Sun.

* After the eclipse: The Moon continues its orbit, moving away from the Sun. The blocked sunlight gradually returns, and the eclipse ends.

So, what you see after the eclipse is the Sun returning to its full brightness, with the Moon no longer blocking it. The sky becomes brighter, and you can once again look directly at the Sun without danger.