Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Eclipse Pair

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 29, 2026 is “Eclipse Pair,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Gwenaël Blanck). The original explanation runs about 235 words.

There are two panels, top and bottom. In the top panel is an image of a total solar eclipse. In the bottome panel is an image of a partial lunar eclipse.
Credit & Copyright: Gwenaël Blanck Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Eclipses tend to come in pairs. Twice a year, during an eclipse season that lasts about 34 days, Sun, Moon, and Earth can nearly align.”

— APOD editors, August 29, 2026

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
August 29, 2026
Type
Image
Credit
Credit & Copyright: Gwenaël Blanck
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 235 words

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Source

Copy taken Oct 28, 2026, 2:39 AM EDT. The image and explanation belong to their creators. OpenOrbit is not affiliated with or endorsed by NASA.