Astronomy Picture of the Day · September 7, 2016

Eclipse to Sunset

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 7, 2016 is “Eclipse to Sunset,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Luc Perrot ( TWAN )). The original explanation runs about 127 words.

From the explanation

“September’s eclipse of the Sun is documented in the 68 frames of this timelapse composite. Starting at 1pm local time a frame every 4 minutes follow’s the progress of the New Moon across the solar disk.”

— APOD editors, September 7, 2016

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: September 7, 2016
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Luc Perrot ( TWAN )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 127 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, September 7, 2016 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2016-september-7-eclipse-to-sunset

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