Astronomy Picture of the Day · December 29, 2020

Earth During a Total Solar Eclipse

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 29, 2020 is “Earth During a Total Solar Eclipse,” a video. It is credited to Video Credit: GOES-16 , ABI , NOAA , NASA. The original explanation runs about 173 words.

From the explanation

“What does the Earth look like during a total solar eclipse? It appears dark in the region where people see the eclipse , because that’s where the shadow of the Moon falls.”

— APOD editors, December 29, 2020

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: December 29, 2020
Type: Video
Credit: Credit: Video Credit: GOES-16 , ABI , NOAA , NASA
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Explanation length: About 173 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, December 29, 2020 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2020-december-29-earth-during-a-total-solar-eclipse

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