Astronomy Picture of the Day · December 6, 2002

Zimbabwe Solar Eclipse

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 6, 2002 is “Zimbabwe Solar Eclipse,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Murray Alexander). The original explanation runs about 146 words.

From the explanation

“Normally hiding from view in the glare of the Sun, the shy solar corona came out to play Wednesday as a total solar eclipse graced morning skies over southern Africa.”

— APOD editors, December 6, 2002

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: December 6, 2002
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Murray Alexander
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 146 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, December 6, 2002 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2002-december-6-zimbabwe-solar-eclipse

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