Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Annular Eclipse over Patagonia

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 8, 2024 is “Annular Eclipse over Patagonia,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Alexis Trigo). The original explanation runs about 158 words.

A person stands looking over a lake. High in a partly cloudy sky is the Sun. A close look at the Sun will show that there is a dark spot in the center -- the Moon during an annular eclipse. Please see the explanation for more detailed infor
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Alexis Trigo Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Can you find the Sun? OK, but can you explain why there’s a big dark spot in the center?”

— APOD editors, October 8, 2024

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
October 8, 2024
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Alexis Trigo
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 158 words

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