Astronomy Picture of the Day · March 2, 2007

Solar Eclipse from the Moon

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 2, 2007 is “Solar Eclipse from the Moon,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Illustration Credit & Copyright: Hana Gartstein). The original explanation runs about 184 words.

From the explanation

“Parts of Saturday’s (March 3) lunar eclipse will be widely visible. For example, skywatchers in Europe, Africa, and western Asia will be able to see the entire spectacle of the Moon gliding through Earth’s shadow, but in eastern North America the Moon will rise already in its total eclipse phase .”

— APOD editors, March 2, 2007

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: March 2, 2007
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Illustration Credit & Copyright: Hana Gartstein
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, March 2, 2007 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2007-march-2-solar-eclipse-from-the-moon

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