Astronomy Picture of the Day · June 4, 2003

Eclipse in the Mist

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 4, 2003 is “Eclipse in the Mist,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Olivier Meeckers ( Groupe Astronomie de Spa )). The original explanation runs about 135 words.

From the explanation

“The Sun and Moon rose together over much of Europe on the morning of May 31st with the first solar eclipse of 2003 already in progress.”

— APOD editors, June 4, 2003

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: June 4, 2003
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Olivier Meeckers ( Groupe Astronomie de Spa )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 135 words

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The Moon The Sun Eclipses

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, June 4, 2003 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2003-june-4-eclipse-in-the-mist

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