Astronomy Picture of the Day · July 26, 2001

Madagascar Totality

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 26, 2001 is “Madagascar Totality,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Vic & Jen Winter / ICSTARS Astronomy, Inc.). The original explanation runs about 136 words.

From the explanation

“When the Moon’s shadow reached out and touched Earth’s southern hemisphere on 2001 June 21, the first total solar eclipse of the 21st century began.”

— APOD editors, July 26, 2001

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: July 26, 2001
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Vic & Jen Winter / ICSTARS Astronomy, Inc.
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 136 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, July 26, 2001 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2001-july-26-madagascar-totality

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