Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

A Nibble on the Sun

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 14, 2018 is “A Nibble on the Sun,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Padraic Koen , Adelaide, South Australia). The original explanation runs about 138 words.

A Nibble on the Sun
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Padraic Koen , Adelaide, South Australia Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“The smallest of the three partial solar eclipses during 2018 was just yesterday, Friday, July 13. It was mostly visible over the open ocean between Australia and Antarctica.”

— APOD editors, July 14, 2018

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
July 14, 2018
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Padraic Koen , Adelaide, South Australia
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 138 words

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