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The Gargoyles' Eclipse

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 5, 2025 is “The Gargoyles' Eclipse,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Bertrand Kulik). The original explanation runs about 134 words.

The Gargoyles' Eclipse
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Bertrand Kulik Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“In dramatic silhouette against a cloudy daytime sky over Paris, France, gargoyles cast their monstrous gaze outward from the west facade of Notre Dame Cathedral. Taken on March 29 , this telephoto snapshot also captures the dramatic silhouette of a New Moon against the bright solar disk in a partial solar eclipse.”

— APOD editors, April 5, 2025

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
April 5, 2025
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Bertrand Kulik
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 134 words

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Source

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