Astronomy Picture of the Day · December 14, 2012

Umbra World

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 14, 2012 is “Umbra World,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Dennis L. Mammana ( TWAN )). The original explanation runs about 157 words.

From the explanation

“On the morning of November 14, sky gazers from around the world gathered on this little planet to stand in the dark umbral shadow of the Moon . Of course, the Moon cast the shadow during last month’s total solar eclipse , and the little planet is actually a beach on Green Island off the coast of Queensland, Australia.”

— APOD editors, December 14, 2012

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: December 14, 2012
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Dennis L. Mammana ( TWAN )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 157 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, December 14, 2012 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2012-december-14-umbra-world

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