Astronomy Picture of the Day · August 5, 2008

A Total Solar Eclipse Over China

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 5, 2008 is “A Total Solar Eclipse Over China,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Bill Buckingham). The original explanation runs about 167 words.

From the explanation

“What’s that black dot over the Sun? The Moon.”

— APOD editors, August 5, 2008

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At a glance

Date: August 5, 2008
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Bill Buckingham
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 167 words

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The Moon The Sun Eclipses

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, August 5, 2008 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2008-august-5-a-total-solar-eclipse-over-china

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