Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

A Total Lunar Eclipse Over Tajikistan

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 28, 2018 is “A Total Lunar Eclipse Over Tajikistan,” a video. The video is copyrighted by its creator (Video Credit & Copyright: Jean-Luc Dauvergne ( Ciel et Espace ); Music: Valre Leroy & Sophie Huet ( Space-Music )). The original explanation runs about 218 words.

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From the explanation

“If the full Moon suddenly faded, what would you see? The answer during the total lunar eclipse in 2011 was recorded in a dramatic time lapse video from Tajikistan .”

— APOD editors, January 28, 2018

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At a glance

Date
January 28, 2018
Type
Video
Credit
Credit: Video Credit & Copyright: Jean-Luc Dauvergne ( Ciel et Espace ); Music: Valre Leroy & Sophie Huet ( Space-Music )
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 218 words

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