Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Cape York Annular Eclipse

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 11, 2013 is “Cape York Annular Eclipse,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Cameron McCarty, Matthew Bartow, Michael Johnson – MWV Observatory , Coca-Cola Space Science Center, Columbus State University Eclipse Team). The original explanation runs about 141 words.

Cape York Annular Eclipse
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Cameron McCarty, Matthew Bartow, Michael Johnson – MWV Observatory , Coca-Cola Space Science Center, Columbus State University Eclipse Team Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“This week the shadow of the New Moon fell on planet Earth , crossing Queensland’s Cape York in northern Australia … for the second time in six months.”

— APOD editors, May 11, 2013

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
May 11, 2013
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Cameron McCarty, Matthew Bartow, Michael Johnson – MWV Observatory , Coca-Cola Space Science Center, Columbus State University Eclipse Team
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 141 words

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