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Lunar Eclipse in Two Hemispheres

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 12, 2025 is “Lunar Eclipse in Two Hemispheres,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: North – Zhouyue Zhu , South – Lucy Yunxi Hu). The original explanation runs about 164 words.

Lunar Eclipse in Two Hemispheres
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: North – Zhouyue Zhu , South – Lucy Yunxi Hu Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“September’s total lunar eclipse is tracked across night skies from both the northern and southern hemispheres of planet Earth in these two dramatic timelapse series. In the northern hemisphere sequence (top panel) the Moon’s trail arcs from the upper left to the lower right.”

— APOD editors, September 12, 2025

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
September 12, 2025
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: North – Zhouyue Zhu , South – Lucy Yunxi Hu
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 164 words

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