Astronomy Picture of the Day · September 7, 2001

Moon AND Sun

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 7, 2001 is “Moon AND Sun,” an image. It is credited to Composite Image Credit: Fred Espenak (courtesy of www.MrEclipse.com ). The original explanation runs about 144 words.

From the explanation

“Today’s composite image was made from 22 separate pictures of the Moon and Sun all taken from Chisamba, Zambia during the total phase of the 2001 June 21 solar eclipse .”

— APOD editors, September 7, 2001

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: September 7, 2001
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Composite Image Credit: Fred Espenak (courtesy of www.MrEclipse.com )
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 144 words

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The Moon The Sun Eclipses

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, September 7, 2001 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2001-september-7-moon-and-sun

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