Astronomy Picture of the Day · June 22, 2001

Eclipse in African Skies

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 22, 2001 is “Eclipse in African Skies,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Olivier Staiger). The original explanation runs about 133 words.

From the explanation

“Yesterday, for a brief few minutes, a total eclipse of the Sun brought darkness to southern Africa’s daytime skies. During this first total solar eclipse of the third millennium webcast sites were swamped, but sun-watchers along the eclipse path enjoyed clear weather and reported fantastic views .”

— APOD editors, June 22, 2001

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: June 22, 2001
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Olivier Staiger
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 133 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, June 22, 2001 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2001-june-22-eclipse-in-african-skies

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