Astronomy Picture of the Day · April 7, 2005

Solar Eclipse in View

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 7, 2005 is “Solar Eclipse in View,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Fred Bruenjes ( moonglow.net )). The original explanation runs about 199 words.

From the explanation

“Friday’s solar eclipse will be a rare hybrid – briefly appearing as either an annular eclipse or a total eclipse when viewed from along the narrow track of the Moon’s shadow .”

— APOD editors, April 7, 2005

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: April 7, 2005
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 199 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, April 7, 2005 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2005-april-7-solar-eclipse-in-view

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