Astronomy Picture of the Day · September 3, 1997

A Partial Eclipse in Southern Skies

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 3, 1997 is “A Partial Eclipse in Southern Skies,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit and Copyright: Olivier Staiger). The original explanation runs about 155 words.

From the explanation

“Location is everything, especially if you want to see a Solar Eclipse . These fleeting events are only visible to those in the path of the Moon’s shadow as it races across the Earth.”

— APOD editors, September 3, 1997

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At a glance

Date: September 3, 1997
Type: Image
Credit: Credit and Copyright: Olivier Staiger
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 155 words

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The Moon The Sun Eclipses

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, September 3, 1997 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1997-september-03-a-partial-eclipse-in-southern-skies

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