Astronomy Picture of the Day · May 4, 2021

Space Station, Solar Prominences, Sun

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 4, 2021 is “Space Station, Solar Prominences, Sun,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Mehmet Ergün). The original explanation runs about 197 words.

A picture of the International Space Station crossing the Sun. Please see the explanation for more detailed information. — Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Mehmet Ergün Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“That’s no sunspot. It’s the International Space Station (ISS) caught passing in front of the Sun.”

— APOD editors, May 4, 2021

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: May 4, 2021
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Mehmet Ergün
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 197 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, May 4, 2021 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2021-may-4-space-station-solar-prominences-sun

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