Astronomy Picture of the Day · June 21, 2011

Eclipsed Moonlight

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 21, 2011 is “Eclipsed Moonlight,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Javier Algarra). The original explanation runs about 145 words.

From the explanation

“A celestial prelude to today’s solstice , the June 15 total lunar eclipse was one of the longest in recent years. It was also one of the darkest, but not completely dark.”

— APOD editors, June 21, 2011

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: June 21, 2011
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Javier Algarra
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 145 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, June 21, 2011 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2011-june-21-eclipsed-moonlight

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