Astronomy Picture of the Day · January 5, 2011

Eclipsing the Sun

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 5, 2011 is “Eclipsing the Sun,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Thierry Legault). The original explanation runs about 164 words.

From the explanation

“Skywatchers throughout much of Europe, North Africa, and Central Asia, were treated to the first eclipse of the new year on January 4, a partial eclipse of the Sun .”

— APOD editors, January 5, 2011

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: January 5, 2011
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Thierry Legault
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 164 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, January 5, 2011 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2011-january-5-eclipsing-the-sun

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