Astronomy Picture of the Day · April 11, 2005

Clouds, Plane, Sun, Eclipse

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 11, 2005 is “Clouds, Plane, Sun, Eclipse,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Dorothy Verdin). The original explanation runs about 143 words.

From the explanation

“How can part of the Sun just disappear? When that part is really hiding behind the Moon .”

— APOD editors, April 11, 2005

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At a glance

Date: April 11, 2005
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Dorothy Verdin
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 143 words

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The Moon The Sun Eclipses

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, April 11, 2005 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2005-april-11-clouds-plane-sun-eclipse

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