Astronomy Picture of the Day · July 11, 2001

A Total Eclipse Over Africa

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 11, 2001 is “A Total Eclipse Over Africa,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Cees Bassa ( Sterrekundig Instituut Utrecht )). The original explanation runs about 112 words.

From the explanation

“What’s that dark spot on the Sun? It’s the Moon.”

— APOD editors, July 11, 2001

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: July 11, 2001
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Cees Bassa ( Sterrekundig Instituut Utrecht )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 112 words

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The Moon The Sun Eclipses

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, July 11, 2001 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2001-july-11-a-total-eclipse-over-africa

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