Astronomy Picture of the Day · November 25, 2021

At the Shadow's Edge

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 25, 2021 is “At the Shadow's Edge,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Jean-Francois Gout). The original explanation runs about 144 words.

From the explanation

“Shaped like a cone tapering into space, the Earth’s dark central shadow or umbra has a circular cross-section. It’s wider than the Moon at the distance of the Moon’s orbit though.”

— APOD editors, November 25, 2021

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: November 25, 2021
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Jean-Francois Gout
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 144 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, November 25, 2021 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2021-november-25-at-the-shadows-edge

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