Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

A Total Lunar Eclipse Over Tajikistan

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 11, 2011 is “A Total Lunar Eclipse Over Tajikistan,” a video. The video is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Jean-Luc Dauvergne ( Ciel et Espace ); Music: Valre Leroy & Sophie Huet ( Space-Music )). The original explanation runs about 194 words.

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From the explanation

“If the full Moon suddenly faded, what would you see? The answer during the total lunar eclipse last month was recorded in a dramatic time lapse video from Tajikistan .”

— APOD editors, July 11, 2011

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At a glance

Date
July 11, 2011
Type
Video
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Jean-Luc Dauvergne ( Ciel et Espace ); Music: Valre Leroy & Sophie Huet ( Space-Music )
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 194 words

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