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The Space Station Captures an Annular Eclipse Shadow

Shadow of an annular eclipse seen from the International Space Station on May 20, 2012.
Source: NASA/Don Pettit
Published: October 12, 2022
Historical Date: May 20, 2012

Shadow of an annular eclipse seen from the International Space Station on May 20, 2012.

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