Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Planets Around a Total Eclipse

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 10, 2024 is “Planets Around a Total Eclipse,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: Stéphane Vetter ( Nuits sacrées ). The original explanation runs about 126 words.

A totally eclipsed Sun is seen in the sky surrounded by a bright corona. In the foreground several people watch it near a large tree. To the right of the eclipsed Sun is the bright planet Venus, while the nearly-as- bright planet Jupiter is
Credit: Image Credit: Stéphane Vetter ( Nuits sacrées ) Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“What wonders appear when the Moon blocks the Sun? For many eager observers of Monday’s total eclipse of the Sun, the suddenly dark sky included the expected corona and two (perhaps surprise) planets: Venus and Jupiter .”

— APOD editors, April 10, 2024

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
April 10, 2024
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit: Stéphane Vetter ( Nuits sacrées )
Copyright
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Explanation length
About 126 words

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The MoonThe SunVenusJupiterEclipses

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