Astronomy Picture of the Day · August 27, 1997

A Fleeting Eclipse

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 27, 1997 is “A Fleeting Eclipse,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Olivier Staiger). The original explanation runs about 152 words.

From the explanation

“A lunar eclipse can be viewed in a leisurely fashion. Visible to anyone on the night side of planet Earth (weather permitting), totality often lasts an hour or so as the moon glides through the Earth’s shadow.”

— APOD editors, August 27, 1997

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At a glance

Date: August 27, 1997
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Olivier Staiger
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 152 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, August 27, 1997 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1997-august-27-a-fleeting-eclipse

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