Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
In the Shadow of the Moon
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 4, 2019 is “In the Shadow of the Moon,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Yuri Beletsky ( Carnegie Las Campanas Observatory , TWAN )). The original explanation runs about 110 words.
From the explanation
“On July 2 denizens of planet Earth could stand in the Moon’s dark umbral shadow during South America’s 2019 total solar eclipse. It first touched down in the Southern Pacific Ocean, east of New Zealand.”
— APOD editors, July 4, 2019
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- July 4, 2019
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Yuri Beletsky ( Carnegie Las Campanas Observatory , TWAN )
- Copyright
- Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 110 words