Astronomy Picture of the Day · September 9, 2006

Shadow Play

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 9, 2006 is “Shadow Play,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Laurent Laveder ( PhotoAstronomique.net )). The original explanation runs about 124 words.

From the explanation

“During September 7th’s lunar eclipse, the Moon slid through the Earth’s shadow. Extending into space , Earth’s cone-shaped shadow has two distinct parts, the lighter, outer part or penumbra, and the darker, inner shadow called the umbra.”

— APOD editors, September 9, 2006

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: September 9, 2006
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Laurent Laveder ( PhotoAstronomique.net )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 124 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, September 9, 2006 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2006-september-9-shadow-play

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