Astronomy Picture of the Day · January 6, 2011

Sunrise, Moonrise

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 6, 2011 is “Sunrise, Moonrise,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Robert Pölzl). The original explanation runs about 120 words.

From the explanation

“For many Europeans, the Sun and New Moon rose together on January 4 in a partial solar eclipse . Arriving close on the heels of the new year, it was the first of a series of four(!)”

— APOD editors, January 6, 2011

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: January 6, 2011
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Robert Pölzl
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 120 words

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The Moon The Sun Eclipses

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, January 6, 2011 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2011-january-6-sunrise-moonrise

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