Astronomy Picture of the Day · August 4, 2010

Eclipse Shadow Cone Over Patagonia

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 4, 2010 is “Eclipse Shadow Cone Over Patagonia,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Daniel Fischer ( Cosmic Mirror )). The original explanation runs about 126 words.

From the explanation

“Sometimes, during a total eclipse of the Sun, a strange shadow of darkness can be seen stretching off into the distance. Called shadow cones, they are visible because the Earth’s atmosphere is not completely transparent, scattering sunlight and hence appearing blue during the day.”

— APOD editors, August 4, 2010

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: August 4, 2010
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Daniel Fischer ( Cosmic Mirror )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 126 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, August 4, 2010 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2010-august-4-eclipse-shadow-cone-over-patagonia

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