Astronomy Picture of the Day · June 15, 2020

A Ring of Fire Sunrise Solar Eclipse

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 15, 2020 is “A Ring of Fire Sunrise Solar Eclipse,” a video. It is credited to Video Credit: Colin Legg & Geoff Sims ; Music: Peter Nanasi. The original explanation runs about 186 words.

From the explanation

“What’s rising above the horizon behind those clouds? It’s the Sun.”

— APOD editors, June 15, 2020

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: June 15, 2020
Type: Video
Credit: Credit: Video Credit: Colin Legg & Geoff Sims ; Music: Peter Nanasi
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 186 words

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The Moon The Sun Eclipses

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, June 15, 2020 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2020-june-15-a-ring-of-fire-sunrise-solar-eclipse

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