Astronomy Picture of the Day · June 15, 2004

A Rare Annular Venusian Solar Eclipse

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 15, 2004 is “A Rare Annular Venusian Solar Eclipse,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright : Peter Lawrence). The original explanation runs about 152 words.

From the explanation

“An unusual type of solar eclipse occurred last week. Usually it is the Earth’s Moon that eclipses the Sun.”

— APOD editors, June 15, 2004

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At a glance

Date: June 15, 2004
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright : Peter Lawrence
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 152 words

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Topics in this entry

The Moon The Sun Venus Eclipses

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, June 15, 2004 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2004-june-15-a-rare-annular-venusian-solar-eclipse

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