Astronomy Picture of the Day · March 10, 2016

Dark Sun over Ternate

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 10, 2016 is “Dark Sun over Ternate,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Babak Tafreshi ( TWAN )). The original explanation runs about 142 words.

From the explanation

“A dark Sun hangs in the clearing sky over a volcanic planet in this morning sea and skycape. It was taken during this week’s total solar eclipse , a dramatic snapshot from along the narrow path of totality in the dark shadow of a New Moon.”

— APOD editors, March 10, 2016

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: March 10, 2016
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Babak Tafreshi ( TWAN )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 142 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, March 10, 2016 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2016-march-10-dark-sun-over-ternate

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