Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Total Lunar Eclipse from Sydney
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 28, 2021 is “Total Lunar Eclipse from Sydney,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Peter Ward ( Barden Ridge Observatory )). The original explanation runs about 123 words.
From the explanation
“The reddened shadow of planet Earth plays across the lunar disk in this telescopic image taken on May 26 near Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. On that crisp, clear autumn night a Perigee Full Moon slid through the northern edge of the shadow’s dark central umbra.”
— APOD editors, May 28, 2021
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- May 28, 2021
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Peter Ward ( Barden Ridge Observatory )
- Copyright
- Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 123 words