Astronomy Picture of the Day · October 5, 2023

Ring of Fire over Monument Valley

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 5, 2023 is “Ring of Fire over Monument Valley,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Tunc Tezel ( TWAN )). The original explanation runs about 134 words.

From the explanation

“Tracking along a narrow path, the shadow of a new moon will race across North, Central, and South America, on October 14. When viewed from the shadow path the apparent size of the lunar disk will not quite completely cover the Sun though.”

— APOD editors, October 5, 2023

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: October 5, 2023
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Tunc Tezel ( TWAN )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 134 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, October 5, 2023 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2023-october-5-ring-of-fire-over-monument-valley

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