Astronomy Picture of the Day · April 7, 2014

A Solar Eclipse from the Moon

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 7, 2014 is “A Solar Eclipse from the Moon,” an image. It is credited to Video Credit: NASA , Surveyor 3 ; Acknowledgement: R. D. Sampson ( ECSU ). The original explanation runs about 205 words.

From the explanation

“Has a solar eclipse ever been seen from the Moon? Yes, first in 1967 — but it may happen again next week.”

— APOD editors, April 7, 2014

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: April 7, 2014
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Video Credit: NASA , Surveyor 3 ; Acknowledgement: R. D. Sampson ( ECSU )
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 205 words

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Topics in this entry

The Moon The Sun Eclipses

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, April 7, 2014 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2014-april-7-a-solar-eclipse-from-the-moon

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