Astronomy Picture of the Day · June 5, 2003

Ring of Fire from Cape Wrath

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 5, 2003 is “Ring of Fire from Cape Wrath,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Hans Coeckelberghs). The original explanation runs about 154 words.

From the explanation

“If the Moon’s apparent diameter is not quite large enough to cover the Sun during a solar eclipse , an annular eclipse can be the result — a spectacle of silhouetted Moon surrounded by a solar “ring of fire”.”

— APOD editors, June 5, 2003

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: June 5, 2003
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Hans Coeckelberghs
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 154 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, June 5, 2003 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2003-june-5-ring-of-fire-from-cape-wrath

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