Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Total Totality

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 12, 2024 is “Total Totality,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Daniel Korona). The original explanation runs about 115 words.

Total Totality
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Daniel Korona Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Baily’s beads often appear at the boundaries of the total phase of an eclipse of the Sun. Pearls of sunlight still beaming through gaps in the rugged terrain along the lunar limb silhouette, their appearance is recorded in this dramatic timelapse composite.”

— APOD editors, April 12, 2024

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
April 12, 2024
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Daniel Korona
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 115 words

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