Astronomy Picture of the Day · June 8, 2002

A Fleeting Eclipse

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 8, 2002 is “A Fleeting Eclipse,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Olivier Staiger). The original explanation runs about 149 words.

From the explanation

“A lunar eclipse can be viewed in a leisurely fashion. Visible to anyone on the night side of planet Earth (weather permitting), totality often lasts an hour or so as the moon glides through the Earth’s shadow.”

— APOD editors, June 8, 2002

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: June 8, 2002
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Olivier Staiger
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 149 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, June 8, 2002 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2002-june-8-a-fleeting-eclipse

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