Astronomy Picture of the Day · April 28, 2014

Time Lapse of a Total Lunar Eclipse

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 28, 2014 is “Time Lapse of a Total Lunar Eclipse,” a video. It is credited to Video Credit: Adam Block , Mt. Lemmon SkyCenter , U. Arizona. The original explanation runs about 145 words.

From the explanation

“Why would a bright full Moon suddenly become dark? Because it entered the shadow of the Earth.”

— APOD editors, April 28, 2014

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At a glance

Date: April 28, 2014
Type: Video
Credit: Credit: Video Credit: Adam Block , Mt. Lemmon SkyCenter , U. Arizona
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 145 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, April 28, 2014 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2014-april-28-time-lapse-of-a-total-lunar-eclipse

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