Astronomy Picture of the Day · October 9, 2014

Eclipse at Moonset

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 9, 2014 is “Eclipse at Moonset,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Yuri Beletsky ( Las Campanas Observatory , Carnegie Institution )). The original explanation runs about 118 words.

From the explanation

“The Pacific Ocean and Chilean coast lie below this sea of clouds. Seen through the subtle colors of the predawn sky a lunar eclipse is in progress above, the partially eclipsed Moon growing dark.”

— APOD editors, October 9, 2014

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: October 9, 2014
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Yuri Beletsky ( Las Campanas Observatory , Carnegie Institution )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 118 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, October 9, 2014 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2014-october-9-eclipse-at-moonset

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