Astronomy Picture of the Day · January 24, 2020

Into the Shadow

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 24, 2020 is “Into the Shadow,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Laszlo Francsics). The original explanation runs about 141 words.

From the explanation

“On January 21, 2019 moonwatchers on planet Earth saw a total lunar eclipse . In 35 frames this composite image follows the Moon that night as it crossed into Earth’s dark umbral shadow .”

— APOD editors, January 24, 2020

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: January 24, 2020
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Laszlo Francsics
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 141 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, January 24, 2020 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2020-january-24-into-the-shadow

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