Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Annular Eclipse After Sunrise

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 2, 2017 is “Annular Eclipse After Sunrise,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Vincent Bouchama). The original explanation runs about 104 words.

Annular Eclipse After Sunrise
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Vincent Bouchama Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“From northern Patagonia , morning skies were clear and blue on Sunday, February 26. This sweeping composite scene, overlooking Hermoso Valle, Facundo, Chubut, Argentina, follows the Sun after sunrise, capturing an annular solar eclipse .”

— APOD editors, March 2, 2017

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
March 2, 2017
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Vincent Bouchama
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 104 words

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