Astronomy Picture of the Day · December 20, 2010

A Lunar Eclipse on Solstice Day

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 20, 2010 is “A Lunar Eclipse on Solstice Day,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Jerry Lodriguss ( Catching the Light )). The original explanation runs about 251 words.

From the explanation

“Sometime after sunset tonight, the Moon will go dark. This total lunar eclipse , where the entire Moon is engulfed in the shadow of the Earth, will be visible from all of North America , while the partial phase of this eclipse will be visible throughout much of the rest of the world.”

— APOD editors, December 20, 2010

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: December 20, 2010
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Jerry Lodriguss ( Catching the Light )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 251 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, December 20, 2010 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2010-december-20-a-lunar-eclipse-on-solstice-day

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