Astronomy Picture of the Day · May 6, 2005

Hybrid Solar Eclipse

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 6, 2005 is “Hybrid Solar Eclipse,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Left : Fred Espenak – Right : Stephan Heinsius). The original explanation runs about 184 words.

From the explanation

“April’s spectacular geocentric celestial event was a rare hybrid eclipse of the Sun – a total or an annular eclipse could be seen depending on the observer’s location.”

— APOD editors, May 6, 2005

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: May 6, 2005
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Left : Fred Espenak – Right : Stephan Heinsius
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 184 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, May 6, 2005 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2005-may-6-hybrid-solar-eclipse

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