Astronomy Picture of the Day · June 21, 2001

Diamond Ring in the Sun

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 21, 2001 is “Diamond Ring in the Sun,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Fred Espenak (courtesy of www.MrEclipse.com )). The original explanation runs about 141 words.

From the explanation

“Today, earthbound skygazers can celebrate a solstice , a new Moon , the closest approach of planet Mars since 1988 … oh yes, and a total eclipse of the Sun, the first total solar eclipse of the third millennium.”

— APOD editors, June 21, 2001

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: June 21, 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 141 words

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The Moon The Sun Mars Eclipses

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, June 21, 2001 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2001-june-21-diamond-ring-in-the-sun

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