Astronomy Picture of the Day · December 8, 2003

An Antarctic Total Solar Eclipse

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 8, 2003 is “An Antarctic Total Solar Eclipse,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Fred Bruenjes ( moonglow.net )). The original explanation runs about 143 words.

From the explanation

“The Sun, the Moon, and two photographers all lined up last month in Antarctica during an unusual total eclipse of the Sun. Even given the extreme location, a group of enthusiastic eclipse chasers ventured near the bottom of the world to experience the surreal momentary disappearance of the Sun behind the Moon .”

— APOD editors, December 8, 2003

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: December 8, 2003
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Fred Bruenjes ( moonglow.net )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 143 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, December 8, 2003 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2003-december-8-an-antarctic-total-solar-eclipse

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