Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
The Great Gig in the Sky
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 8, 2017 is “The Great Gig in the Sky,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Rogelio Bernal Andreo (Deep Sky Colors)). The original explanation runs about 115 words.
From the explanation
“There were no crowds on the beach at Phillips Lake, Oregon on August 21. But a few had come there to stand, for a moment, in the dark shadow of the Moon.”
— APOD editors, September 8, 2017
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- September 8, 2017
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Rogelio Bernal Andreo (Deep Sky Colors)
- Copyright
- Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 115 words