NASA satellite captures rare double eclipse of the sun by moon and earth
NASA satellite captures rare double eclipse of the sun by moon and earth.
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The two celestial bodies are distinguishable thanks to their distinctly different shadows – the earth’s is fuzzy, while the moon’s shadow is crisp and distinct.
The earth has a less distinct shadow due to the fact that it absorbs some light from the sun into its atmosphere.
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