Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Eclipse Pair

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 3, 2025 is “Eclipse Pair,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Josh Dury). The original explanation runs about 178 words.

Eclipse Pair
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Josh Dury Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Eclipses tend to come in pairs. Twice a year, during an eclipse season that lasts about 34 days, Sun, Moon, and Earth can nearly align.”

— APOD editors, January 3, 2025

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
January 3, 2025
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Josh Dury
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 178 words

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The MoonThe SunEclipses

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Source

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