Astronomy Picture of the Day · January 7, 2011

Sunset, Moonset

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 7, 2011 is “Sunset, Moonset,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Aleksandr Yuferev ( TWAN )). The original explanation runs about 98 words.

From the explanation

“Seen from central and northern Asia, the Sun and New Moon set together on January 4, in a partial solar eclipse . Close to its maximum phase, the eclipse is captured near the moment of sunset in this wintry scene from the bank of the Berd River near Novosibirsk , Siberia, Russia.”

— APOD editors, January 7, 2011

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: January 7, 2011
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Aleksandr Yuferev ( TWAN )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 98 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, January 7, 2011 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2011-january-7-sunset-moonset

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