Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

A Total Solar Eclipse over Wyoming

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 22, 2017 is “A Total Solar Eclipse over Wyoming,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Ben Cooper). The original explanation runs about 143 words.

A Total Solar Eclipse over Wyoming
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Ben Cooper Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Will the sky be clear enough to see the eclipse? This question was on the minds of many people attempting to view yesterday’s solar eclipse.”

— APOD editors, August 22, 2017

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
August 22, 2017
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Ben Cooper
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 143 words

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