Astronomy Picture of the Day · February 20, 2018

A Partial Solar Eclipse over Buenos Aires

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 20, 2018 is “A Partial Solar Eclipse over Buenos Aires,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Fefo Bouvier). The original explanation runs about 133 words.

From the explanation

“What’s happened to top of the Sun? Last week, parts of Earth’s southern hemisphere were treated to a partial solar eclipse , where the Moon blocks out part of the Sun .”

— APOD editors, February 20, 2018

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: February 20, 2018
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Fefo Bouvier
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 133 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, February 20, 2018 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2018-february-20-a-partial-solar-eclipse-over-buenos-aires

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