Astronomy Picture of the Day · January 6, 2003

Shadow Cone of a Total Solar Eclipse

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 6, 2003 is “Shadow Cone of a Total Solar Eclipse,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Olivier Staiger ( High Moon )). The original explanation runs about 117 words.

From the explanation

“Sometimes, during a total eclipse of the Sun, a strange shadow of darkness can be seen stretching off into the distance. Called a shadow cone, they are visible because the Earth’s atmosphere is not completely transparent, scattering sunlight and hence appearing blue during the day.”

— APOD editors, January 6, 2003

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: January 6, 2003
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Olivier Staiger ( High Moon )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 117 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, January 6, 2003 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2003-january-6-shadow-cone-of-a-total-solar-eclipse

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