Astronomy Picture of the Day · July 16, 2017

Lightning Eclipse from the Planet of the Goats

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 16, 2017 is “Lightning Eclipse from the Planet of the Goats,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Chris Kotsiopoulos ( GreekSky )). The original explanation runs about 133 words.

From the explanation

“Thunderstorms almost spoiled this view of the spectacular 2011 June 15 total lunar eclipse . Instead, storm clouds parted for 10 minutes during the total eclipse phase and lightning bolts contributed to the dramatic sky.”

— APOD editors, July 16, 2017

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: July 16, 2017
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Chris Kotsiopoulos ( GreekSky )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 133 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, July 16, 2017 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2017-july-16-lightning-eclipse-from-the-planet-of-the-goats

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