Astronomy Picture of the Day · April 8, 2006

Vanishing Umbra

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 8, 2006 is “Vanishing Umbra,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Stephan Heinsius). The original explanation runs about 123 words.

From the explanation

“During the March 29 total solar eclipse, the Moon’s dark central shadow or umbra is vanishing beyond the horizon in this dramatic view of the landscape a few kilometers southeast of Incesu, Anatolia, Turkey. The large, snow covered mountain in the distance is 3,250 meter high volcano Hasan Dag .”

— APOD editors, April 8, 2006

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: April 8, 2006
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Stephan Heinsius
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 123 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, April 8, 2006 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2006-april-8-vanishing-umbra

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