Astronomy Picture of the Day · December 2, 2011

Solar Eclipse over Antarctica

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 2, 2011 is “Solar Eclipse over Antarctica,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Carlos Zelayeta (San Martín Station, Antarctica)). The original explanation runs about 150 words.

From the explanation

“Last Friday, the fourth and final partial solar eclipse of 2011 was only visible from high latitudes in the southern hemisphere. If you missed it, check out this dramatic picture of the geocentric celestial event from a very high southern latitude on the continent of Antarctica .”

— APOD editors, December 2, 2011

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: December 2, 2011
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Carlos Zelayeta (San Martín Station, Antarctica)
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 150 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, December 2, 2011 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2011-december-2-solar-eclipse-over-antarctica

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