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All the Eclipses of 2017

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 7, 2017 is “All the Eclipses of 2017,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Petr Horálek). The original explanation runs about 158 words.

All the Eclipses of 2017
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Petr Horálek Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“As seen from planet Earth , all the lunar and solar eclipses of 2017 are represented at the same scale in these four panels. The year’s celestial shadow play was followed through four different countries by one adventurous eclipse chaser.”

— APOD editors, December 7, 2017

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
December 7, 2017
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Petr Horálek
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 158 words

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Source

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