A Dramatic Photo of Earth During a Solar Eclipse Taken From the International Space Station

earth during a solar eclipse

A dramatic photo taken from the International Space Station shows what the Earth looks like during a solar eclipse. In the photo, taken on March 29, 2006 by members of the Expedition 12 crew, the shadow of the Moon is seen near Turkey and Cyprus as it moves across the Earth at around 1,200 miles per hour.

photo via NASA Astronomy Picture of the Day

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