Astronomy Picture of the Day · June 20, 2001

Total Eclipse of the Active Sun

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 20, 2001 is “Total Eclipse of the Active Sun,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Michael Kobusch). The original explanation runs about 201 words.

From the explanation

“A total eclipse of the Sun is that special geocentric celestial event where the Moon passes exactly in front of the solar disk.”

— APOD editors, June 20, 2001

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At a glance

Date: June 20, 2001
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Michael Kobusch
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 201 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, June 20, 2001 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2001-june-20-total-eclipse-of-the-active-sun

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