Astronomy Picture of the Day · September 24, 2023

A Ring of Fire Sunrise Solar Eclipse

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 24, 2023 is “A Ring of Fire Sunrise Solar Eclipse,” a video. It is credited to Video Credit: Colin Legg & Geoff Sims ; Music: Peter Nanasi. The original explanation runs about 191 words.

From the explanation

“What’s rising above the horizon behind those clouds? It’s the Sun.”

— APOD editors, September 24, 2023

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: September 24, 2023
Type: Video
Credit: Credit: Video Credit: Colin Legg & Geoff Sims ; Music: Peter Nanasi
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 191 words

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The Moon The Sun Eclipses

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, September 24, 2023 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2023-september-24-a-ring-of-fire-sunrise-solar-eclipse

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