Astronomy Picture of the Day · March 8, 2016

Solar Eclipse Shoes in the Classroom

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 8, 2016 is “Solar Eclipse Shoes in the Classroom,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Astronomie-AG, Progymnasium Rosenfeld , Till Credner , AlltheSky.com). The original explanation runs about 170 words.

From the explanation

“The total solar eclipse of March 8/9 will be the only total eclipse in 2016. Crossing the international date line, the New Moon’s dark shadow traces a limited, narrow path for viewing the total phase, making landfall in Indonesia and mostly tracking across the Pacific Ocean.”

— APOD editors, March 8, 2016

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: March 8, 2016
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Astronomie-AG, Progymnasium Rosenfeld , Till Credner , AlltheSky.com
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 170 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, March 8, 2016 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2016-march-8-solar-eclipse-shoes-in-the-classroom

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