Astronomy Picture of the Day · April 26, 2014

Southern Annular Eclipse

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 26, 2014 is “Southern 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 173 words.

From the explanation

“It’s eclipse season , and on April 29 around 06:00 UT the shadow of the new Moon will reach out and touch planet Earth, though only just . 6 minutes East longitude you could see an annular solar eclipse with the Sun just above the horizon.”

— APOD editors, April 26, 2014

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: April 26, 2014
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 173 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, April 26, 2014 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2014-april-26-southern-annular-eclipse

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