Astronomy Picture of the Day · June 18, 2003

Clouds and the Moon Move to Block the Sun

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 18, 2003 is “Clouds and the Moon Move to Block the Sun,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Peter Wienerroither). The original explanation runs about 127 words.

From the explanation

“High above a small church near Vienna, Austria , clouds and the Moon vied for position in front of the Sun. Such was the case on the ground late last month during a partial eclipse of the Sun visible throughout Europe and Asia .”

— APOD editors, June 18, 2003

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: June 18, 2003
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Peter Wienerroither
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 127 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, June 18, 2003 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2003-june-18-clouds-and-the-moon-move-to-block-the-sun

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