Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Diamonds in the Sky

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 20, 2024 is “Diamonds in the Sky,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Wright Dobbs). The original explanation runs about 124 words.

Diamonds in the Sky
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Wright Dobbs Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“When the dark shadow of the Moon raced across North America on April 8, sky watchers along the shadow’s narrow central path were treated to a total solar eclipse. During the New Moon’s shadow play diamonds glistened twice in the eclipse-darkened skies .”

— APOD editors, April 20, 2024

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
April 20, 2024
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Wright Dobbs
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 124 words

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Source

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