Astronomy Picture of the Day · January 31, 2017

Where to See the American Eclipse

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 31, 2017 is “Where to See the American Eclipse,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: Jay Anderson ; Data: MODIS Satellite, NASA’s GSFC. The original explanation runs about 147 words.

From the explanation

“Are you planning to see the American Eclipse on August 21? A few hours after sunrise, a rare total eclipse of the Sun will be visible along a narrow path across the USA .”

— APOD editors, January 31, 2017

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At a glance

Date: January 31, 2017
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit: Jay Anderson ; Data: MODIS Satellite, NASA’s GSFC
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 147 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, January 31, 2017 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2017-january-31-where-to-see-the-american-eclipse

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