Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Solar Eclipse

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 12, 2025 is “Solar Eclipse,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Fred Espenak). The original explanation runs about 159 words.

Solar Eclipse
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Fred Espenak Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“On April 20, 2023 the shadow of a New Moon raced across planet Earth’s southern hemisphere. When viewed along a narrow path that mostly avoided landfall, the Moon in silhouette created a hybrid solar eclipse .”

— APOD editors, June 12, 2025

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
June 12, 2025
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Fred Espenak
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 159 words

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