Astronomy Picture of the Day · January 7, 2022

Ecstatic Solar Eclipse

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 7, 2022 is “Ecstatic Solar Eclipse,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Annie Schmidt ( Point Blue Conservation Science )). The original explanation runs about 107 words.

From the explanation

“A male Adelie penguin performed this Ecstatic Vocalization in silhouette during the December 4 solar eclipse , the final eclipse of 2021. Of course his Ecstatic Vocalization is a special display that male penguins use to claim their territory and advertise their condition .”

— APOD editors, January 7, 2022

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: January 7, 2022
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Annie Schmidt ( Point Blue Conservation Science )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 107 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, January 7, 2022 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2022-january-7-ecstatic-solar-eclipse

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