Astronomy Picture of the Day · July 30, 2009

6 Minutes 42 Seconds

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 30, 2009 is “6 Minutes 42 Seconds,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Babak Tafreshi ( TWAN )). The original explanation runs about 127 words.

From the explanation

“The July 22nd total solar eclipse was the longest of the 21st century . From the point of maximum eclipse along the Moon’s shadow track across the Pacific Ocean, the Moon completely blocked the Sun for a total of 6 minutes and 39 seconds.”

— APOD editors, July 30, 2009

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: July 30, 2009
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Babak Tafreshi ( TWAN )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 127 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, July 30, 2009 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2009-july-30-6-minutes-42-seconds

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