Astronomy Picture of the Day · January 26, 2000

A Lunar Eclipse Over Time

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 26, 2000 is “A Lunar Eclipse Over Time,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Juan Carlos Casado). The original explanation runs about 130 words.

From the explanation

“During last week’s lunar eclipse , our Moon appeared to disappear. As the Earth moved between the Moon and the Sun, the Earth’s shadow fell on the moon, making it quite dark .”

— APOD editors, January 26, 2000

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: January 26, 2000
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Juan Carlos Casado
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 130 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, January 26, 2000 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2000-january-26-a-lunar-eclipse-over-time

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