Astronomy Picture of the Day · July 6, 2019

8 Minute and 30 Second Eclipse

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 6, 2019 is “8 Minute and 30 Second Eclipse,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Bob Minor). The original explanation runs about 132 words.

From the explanation

“The total phase of the July 2nd solar eclipse lasted about 4 minutes and 30 seconds at the point of maximum eclipse . On the surface of planet Earth, that was about 600 nautical miles north of Easter Island in the Southern Pacific Ocean.”

— APOD editors, July 6, 2019

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: July 6, 2019
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Bob Minor
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 132 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, July 6, 2019 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2019-july-6-8-minute-and-30-second-eclipse

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