Astronomy Picture of the Day · July 24, 2010

Diamond Ring and Shadow Bands

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 24, 2010 is “Diamond Ring and Shadow Bands,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Stephen Schneider (UMass Astronomy Dept.)). The original explanation runs about 138 words.

From the explanation

“As the total phase of July 11’s solar eclipse came to an end, sunlight streaming past the edge of the Moon’s silhouette created the fleeting appearance of a glistening diamond ring in the sky.”

— APOD editors, July 24, 2010

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: July 24, 2010
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Stephen Schneider (UMass Astronomy Dept.)
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 138 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, July 24, 2010 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2010-july-24-diamond-ring-and-shadow-bands

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