Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

A Partial Solar Eclipse over Iceland

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 30, 2025 is “A Partial Solar Eclipse over Iceland,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Wioleta Gorecka). The original explanation runs about 159 words.

A a cloudy sky appears with an overall pink - red hue. The Sun appears partially eclipsed over a slanting hill. A person on the hill has their arms raised and appears to be holding up the partially eclipsed Sun. Please see the explanation f
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Wioleta Gorecka Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“What if the Sun and Moon rose together? That happened yesterday over some northern parts of planet Earth as a partial solar eclipse occurred shortly after sunrise.”

— APOD editors, March 30, 2025

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
March 30, 2025
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Wioleta Gorecka
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 159 words

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