Astronomy Picture of the Day · March 11, 1998

A Total Eclipse of the Sun

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 11, 1998 is “A Total Eclipse of the Sun,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: J. Sanford). The original explanation runs about 155 words.

From the explanation

“On February 26th, it was dark during the day. This total solar eclipse was the last visible from the Americas for this millennium.”

— APOD editors, March 11, 1998

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At a glance

Date: March 11, 1998
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: J. Sanford
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 155 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, March 11, 1998 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1998-march-11-a-total-eclipse-of-the-sun

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