Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

A Partial Eclipse of an Active Sun

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 2, 2022 is “A Partial Eclipse of an Active Sun,” a video. It is credited to Video Credit: Ralf Burkart ; h/t Maciej Libert ( AG ). The original explanation runs about 168 words.

Preview frame of the video “A Partial Eclipse of an Active Sun” Watch the video on the original page
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From the explanation

“Watch for three things in this unusual eclipse video. First, watch for a big dark circle to approach from the right to block out more and more of the Sun.”

— APOD editors, November 2, 2022

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
November 2, 2022
Type
Video
Credit
Credit: Video Credit: Ralf Burkart ; h/t Maciej Libert ( AG )
Copyright
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Explanation length
About 168 words

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