Astronomy Picture of the Day · May 20, 2012

A Partial Eclipse Over Manila Bay

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 20, 2012 is “A Partial Eclipse Over Manila Bay,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Armando Lee ( Astron. League Philippines ), F. Naelga Jr., 100 Hours of Astronomy ( IYA2009 )). The original explanation runs about 165 words.

From the explanation

“What’s happened to the setting Sun? An eclipse!”

— APOD editors, May 20, 2012

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: May 20, 2012
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Armando Lee ( Astron. League Philippines ), F. Naelga Jr., 100 Hours of Astronomy ( IYA2009 )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 165 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, May 20, 2012 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2012-may-20-a-partial-eclipse-over-manila-bay

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