Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Moon Shadow Sequence

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 16, 2012 is “Moon Shadow Sequence,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Ben Cooper ( Launch Photography )). The original explanation runs about 124 words.

Moon Shadow Sequence
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Ben Cooper ( Launch Photography ) Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“On the morning of November 14, the Moon’s umbral shadow tracked across northern Australia before heading into the southern Pacific.”

— APOD editors, November 16, 2012

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
November 16, 2012
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Ben Cooper ( Launch Photography )
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 124 words

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Source

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