Astronomy Picture of the Day · May 9, 2013

Ring of Fire over Monument Valley

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 9, 2013 is “Ring of Fire over Monument Valley,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Tunç Tezel ( TWAN )). The original explanation runs about 156 words.

From the explanation

“As the New Moon continues this season’s celestial shadow play, an annular solar eclipse track begins in western Australia at 22:30 UT on May 9 — near sunrise on May 10 local time .”

— APOD editors, May 9, 2013

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: May 9, 2013
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Tunç Tezel ( TWAN )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 156 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, May 9, 2013 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2013-may-9-ring-of-fire-over-monument-valley

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