Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Plane, Clouds, Moon, Spots, Sun

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 8, 2023 is “Plane, Clouds, Moon, Spots, Sun,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Doyle and Shannon Slifer). The original explanation runs about 202 words.

A partially eclipse Sun is shown. In front of the Sun are sunspots, the Moon, clouds, and an airplane. Please see the explanation for more detailed information.
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Doyle and Shannon Slifer Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“What’s that in front of the Sun? The closest object is an airplane , visible just below the Sun’s center and caught purely by chance.”

— APOD editors, October 8, 2023

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
October 8, 2023
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Doyle and Shannon Slifer
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 202 words

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Source

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