Astronomy Picture of the Day · January 18, 2001

2001: A Total Lunar Eclipse

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 18, 2001 is “2001: A Total Lunar Eclipse,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Tunc Tezel. The original explanation runs about 139 words.

From the explanation

“The first and only total lunar eclipse for the year 2001 occured on the evening of January 9/10 as the full Moon glided through Earth’s shadow. Unlike a total solar eclipse, a total lunar eclipse is visible for anyone on the night side of the planet during the event.”

— APOD editors, January 18, 2001

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: January 18, 2001
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Tunc Tezel
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 139 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, January 18, 2001 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2001-january-18-2001-a-total-lunar-eclipse

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