Astronomy Picture of the Day · March 16, 2007

Eclipsing the Rings

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 16, 2007 is “Eclipsing the Rings,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Pete Lawrence ( Digital-Astronomy )). The original explanation runs about 125 words.

From the explanation

“The March 3rd total lunar eclipse was widely viewed by denizens of planet Earth. But only a day before, well placed observers could also watch a lunar occultation of Saturn as the planet passed behind the nearly Full Moon.”

— APOD editors, March 16, 2007

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: March 16, 2007
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Pete Lawrence ( Digital-Astronomy )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 125 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, March 16, 2007 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2007-march-16-eclipsing-the-rings

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