Astronomy Picture of the Day · July 9, 2019

Birds During a Total Solar Eclipse

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 9, 2019 is “Birds During a Total Solar Eclipse,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Leonardo Caldas). The original explanation runs about 210 words.

From the explanation

“What do birds do during a total solar eclipse? Darkness descends more quickly in a total eclipse than during sunset, but returns just as quickly — and perhaps unexpectedly to the avians — just a few minutes later.”

— APOD editors, July 9, 2019

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: July 9, 2019
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Leonardo Caldas
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 210 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, July 9, 2019 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2019-july-9-birds-during-a-total-solar-eclipse

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