Astronomy Picture of the Day · August 10, 1999

A Total Eclipse for Europe

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 10, 1999 is “A Total Eclipse for Europe,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Fred Espenak (GSFC), NASA. The original explanation runs about 154 words.

From the explanation

“The last total solar eclipse of this millennium will be visible for a few minutes tomorrow from a narrow path in Europe and Asia . There, millions of sightseers will witness the Moon move directly between the Earth and Sun , covering up the Sun completely.”

— APOD editors, August 10, 1999

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At a glance

Date: August 10, 1999
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Fred Espenak (GSFC), NASA
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 154 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, August 10, 1999 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1999-august-10-a-total-eclipse-for-europe

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