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Toolondo Totality Trails

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 13, 2026 is “Toolondo Totality Trails,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Jason Perry). The original explanation runs about 121 words.

Toolondo Totality Trails
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Jason Perry Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“In this composited night skyscape, stacked exposures trace graceful star trails above Lake Toolondo, Victoria, Australia, planet Earth. Captured while the lunar eclipse of March 3 was in progress , the exposures used were made during the hour-long total eclipse phase .”

— APOD editors, March 13, 2026

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
March 13, 2026
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Jason Perry
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 121 words

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Source

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