Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Like a Diamond in the Sky
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 17, 2012 is “Like a Diamond in the Sky,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Alex Cherney ( Terrastro , TWAN )). The original explanation runs about 131 words.
From the explanation
“A dark Sun hung over Queensland, Australia on Wednesday morning during a much anticipated total solar eclipse . Storm clouds threatened to spoil the view along the northern coast, but minutes before totality the clouds parted.”
— APOD editors, November 17, 2012
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- November 17, 2012
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Alex Cherney ( Terrastro , TWAN )
- Copyright
- Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 131 words