Astronomy Picture of the Day · November 3, 2004

A Time-Lapse Lunar Eclipse

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 3, 2004 is “A Time-Lapse Lunar Eclipse,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Forrest J. Egan ( Digital Astro )). The original explanation runs about 127 words.

From the explanation

“During last week’s lunar eclipse , our Moon appeared to disappear. As the Earth moved between the Moon and the Sun, the Earth’s shadow fell on the moon, making it quite dark .”

— APOD editors, November 3, 2004

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: November 3, 2004
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Forrest J. Egan ( Digital Astro )
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, November 3, 2004 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2004-november-3-a-time-lapse-lunar-eclipse

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