Astronomy Picture of the Day · May 30, 2003

Ring of Fire Revisited

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 30, 2003 is “Ring of Fire Revisited,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Dennis Mammana ( Skyscapes )). The original explanation runs about 181 words.

From the explanation

“Early on Saturday , May 31 (UT) the new Moon will once again slide across the Sun’s fiery disk, and once again an annular solar eclipse will be the result — since the Moon’s apparent diameter will be a little too small to completely cover the Sun .”

— APOD editors, May 30, 2003

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: May 30, 2003
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Dennis Mammana ( Skyscapes )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 181 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, May 30, 2003 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2003-may-30-ring-of-fire-revisited

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