Astronomy Picture of the Day · May 6, 2004

A Lunar Eclipse Mosaic

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 6, 2004 is “A Lunar Eclipse Mosaic,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Anthony Ayiomamitis). The original explanation runs about 118 words.

From the explanation

“From start to finish, this impressive digital mosaic covers May 4th’s total eclipse of the Moon. Astronomer Anthony Ayiomamitis reports that the eclipse viewing was wonderful from Greece , where skies cleared shortly before the celestial show began.”

— APOD editors, May 6, 2004

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: May 6, 2004
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Anthony Ayiomamitis
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 118 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, May 6, 2004 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2004-may-6-a-lunar-eclipse-mosaic

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