Astronomy Picture of the Day · June 19, 2017

Eclipse Across America: Path Prediction Video

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 19, 2017 is “Eclipse Across America: Path Prediction Video,” a video. It is credited to Video Credit: NASA GSFC ‘s Scientific Visualization Studio ; Blue Marble data courtesy Reto Stckli (NASA/GSFC). The original explanation runs about 167 words.

From the explanation

“Where will you be during the Eclipse across America ? On August 21, the shadow of the Moon will cross the continental USA for the first time since 1979 .”

— APOD editors, June 19, 2017

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: June 19, 2017
Type: Video
Credit: Credit: Video Credit: NASA GSFC ‘s Scientific Visualization Studio ; Blue Marble data courtesy Reto Stckli (NASA/GSFC)
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Explanation length: About 167 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, June 19, 2017 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2017-june-19-eclipse-across-america-path-prediction-video

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