Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Annular Solar Eclipse over Utah

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 1, 2023 is “Annular Solar Eclipse over Utah,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: MaryBeth Kiczenski). The original explanation runs about 162 words.

A sequence of Sun and Moon images are shown behind a scenic foreground that features the large Factory Butte. The foreground was taken during the maximum part of the annular eclipse and seems somehow oddly lit. Please see the explanation fo
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: MaryBeth Kiczenski Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Part of the Sun disappeared earlier this month, but few people were worried. The missing part, which included the center from some locations, just went behind the Moon in what is known as an annular solar eclipse .”

— APOD editors, November 1, 2023

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
November 1, 2023
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: MaryBeth Kiczenski
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 162 words

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