Astronomy Picture of the Day · April 30, 2014

A Partially Eclipsed Setting Sun

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 30, 2014 is “A Partially Eclipsed Setting Sun,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Andrew Wall). The original explanation runs about 201 words.

From the explanation

“If you look closely, you will see something quite unusual about this setting Sun. There are birds flying to the Sun’s left, but that’s not so unusual .”

— APOD editors, April 30, 2014

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: April 30, 2014
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Andrew Wall
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 201 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, April 30, 2014 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2014-april-30-a-partially-eclipsed-setting-sun

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