Astronomy Picture of the Day · March 9, 2007

Eclipse and Ecliptic

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 9, 2007 is “Eclipse and Ecliptic,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Thierry Legault). The original explanation runs about 141 words.

From the explanation

“When a Full Moon lies near the ecliptic there can be a lunar eclipse . That cosmic alignment is well illustrated in this composite of eclipse images recorded last Saturday near Paris, France.”

— APOD editors, March 9, 2007

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: March 9, 2007
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Thierry Legault
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 141 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, March 9, 2007 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2007-march-9-eclipse-and-ecliptic

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