Astronomy Picture of the Day · July 15, 2010

Andes Sunset Eclipse

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 15, 2010 is “Andes Sunset Eclipse,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Janne Pyykkö). The original explanation runs about 109 words.

From the explanation

“On July 11 , after a long trek eastward across the southern Pacific Ocean, the Moon’s shadow reached landfall in South America. In a total solar eclipse close to sunset , silhouetted Moon and Sun hugged the western horizon, seen here above the Andes mountains near the continent’s southern tip .”

— APOD editors, July 15, 2010

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: July 15, 2010
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Janne Pyykkö
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 109 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, July 15, 2010 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2010-july-15-andes-sunset-eclipse

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