Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Total Solar Eclipse over Svalbard

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 20, 2015 is “Total Solar Eclipse over Svalbard,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Thanakrit Santikunaporn). The original explanation runs about 179 words.

Total Solar Eclipse over Svalbard
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Thanakrit Santikunaporn Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Going, going, gone. That was the feeling in Svalbard , Norway last month during a total eclipse of the Sun by the Moon.”

— APOD editors, April 20, 2015

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
April 20, 2015
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Thanakrit Santikunaporn
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 179 words

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