Astronomy Picture of the Day · March 28, 2015

Diamond Rings and Baily's Beads

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 28, 2015 is “Diamond Rings and Baily's Beads,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Wang, Letian). The original explanation runs about 152 words.

From the explanation

“Near the March 20 equinox the cold clear sky over Longyearbyen, Norway, planet Earth held an engaging sight, a total eclipse of the Sun .”

— APOD editors, March 28, 2015

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At a glance

Date: March 28, 2015
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Wang, Letian
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 152 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, March 28, 2015 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2015-march-28-diamond-rings-and-bailys-beads

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