Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Diamond in the Sky
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 18, 2020 is “Diamond in the Sky,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Mariano Ribas (Planetario de la Ciudad de Buenos Aires)). The original explanation runs about 125 words.
From the explanation
“When the shadow of the Moon raced across planet Earth’s southern hemisphere on December 14, sky watchers along the shadow’s dark central path were treated to the only total solar eclipse of 2020. During the New Moon’s shadow play this glistening diamond ring was seen for a moment, even in cloudy skies.”
— APOD editors, December 18, 2020
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- December 18, 2020
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Mariano Ribas (Planetario de la Ciudad de Buenos Aires)
- Copyright
- Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 125 words