Astronomy Picture of the Day · January 5, 2001

Second Millennium, Last Eclipse

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 5, 2001 is “Second Millennium, Last Eclipse,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Philipp Rau). The original explanation runs about 131 words.

From the explanation

“Christmas Day 2000 featured the final eclipse of the Second Millennium — a partial solar eclipse visible from much of North America . Astrophotographer Phil Rau recorded the entire event on a single image as the Sun and Moon arced through winter skies above Cary, North Carolina, USA.”

— APOD editors, January 5, 2001

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: January 5, 2001
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Philipp Rau
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 131 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, January 5, 2001 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2001-january-5-second-millennium-last-eclipse

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