Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Eclipsosaurus Rex

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 7, 2017 is “Eclipsosaurus Rex,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Fred Espenak ( MrEclipse.com )). The original explanation runs about 194 words.

Eclipsosaurus Rex
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Fred Espenak ( MrEclipse.com ) Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“We live in an era where total solar eclipses are possible because at times the apparent size of the Moon can just cover the disk of the Sun. But the Moon is slowly moving away from planet Earth.”

— APOD editors, October 7, 2017

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
October 7, 2017
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Fred Espenak ( MrEclipse.com )
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 194 words

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Topics in this entry

The MoonThe SunEclipses

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Source

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