Astronomy Picture of the Day · March 22, 2015

A Double Eclipse of the Sun

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 22, 2015 is “A Double Eclipse of the Sun,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Thierry Legault). The original explanation runs about 165 words.

From the explanation

“Can the Sun be eclipsed twice at the same time? Last Friday was noteworthy because part of the Earth was treated to a rare total eclipse of the Sun.”

— APOD editors, March 22, 2015

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: March 22, 2015
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Thierry Legault
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 165 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, March 22, 2015 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2015-march-22-a-double-eclipse-of-the-sun

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