Astronomy Picture of the Day · July 5, 2018

Shadow Rise on the Inside Passage

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 5, 2018 is “Shadow Rise on the Inside Passage,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Steve Cullen). The original explanation runs about 101 words.

From the explanation

“At sunset look east not west. As Earth’s dark shadow rises from the eastern horizon, faint and subtle colors will appear opposite the setting Sun.”

— APOD editors, July 5, 2018

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: July 5, 2018
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Steve Cullen
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 101 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, July 5, 2018 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2018-july-5-shadow-rise-on-the-inside-passage

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