Astronomy Picture of the Day · July 24, 2009

Eclipse over Chongqing, China

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 24, 2009 is “Eclipse over Chongqing, China,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Stephan Heinsius). The original explanation runs about 140 words.

From the explanation

“The daytime sky grew dark, the temperature dropped, and lights came on as Chongqing, China, was plunged into the Moon’s shadow during the July 22nd total solar eclipse . This serene, wide-angle view of the event looks to the east over the large, populous city from a newly constructed park.”

— APOD editors, July 24, 2009

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: July 24, 2009
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Stephan Heinsius
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 140 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, July 24, 2009 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2009-july-24-eclipse-over-chongqing-china

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