Astronomy Picture of the Day · August 21, 2016

Map of Total Solar Eclipse Path in 2017 August

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 21, 2016 is “Map of Total Solar Eclipse Path in 2017 August,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: Fred Espenak ( NASA ‘s GSFC ), MrEclipse.com , Google Maps. The original explanation runs about 162 words.

From the explanation

“Would you like to see a total eclipse of the Sun? If so, do any friends or relatives live near the path of next summer’s eclipse ?”

— APOD editors, August 21, 2016

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: August 21, 2016
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit: Fred Espenak ( NASA ‘s GSFC ), MrEclipse.com , Google Maps
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 162 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, August 21, 2016 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2016-august-21-map-of-total-solar-eclipse-path-in-2017-august

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