Astronomy Picture of the Day · January 4, 2001

Third Millennium, First Eclipse

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 4, 2001 is “Third Millennium, First Eclipse,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Fred Espenak (courtesy of www.MrEclipse.com )). The original explanation runs about 169 words.

From the explanation

“The first eclipse of the third millennium is coming up! A total lunar eclipse mainly visible from Europe, Asia, and Africa, will occur on January 9th as the full Moon glides through the long, but not so dark shadow of planet Earth .”

— APOD editors, January 4, 2001

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: January 4, 2001
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Fred Espenak (courtesy of www.MrEclipse.com )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 169 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, January 4, 2001 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2001-january-4-third-millennium-first-eclipse

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