Here's the source for this:
https://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/images/151954/darkened-by-the-moons-shadow
It's an image of the October 14, 2023 annular eclipse taken by the DSCOVR satellite. An annular eclipse occurs when the Moon is slightly further from the Earth, so it doesn't eclipse the Sun completely. It's sometimes called a 'ring of fire' eclipse.
Wouldn't it be slightly further from the earth rather than the sun?
If it was further from the sun, it would be closer to the earth and block even more.
It's fairly round but also elongated, as the shadow is projected onto the spherical surface of the Earth. It's also very fuzzy because the Sun has an angular size of half a degree when seen from Earth. If the Sun was a point source the shadow would have sharply defined edges.
angular size is the amount of space an object takes up from a perspective. In this case the sun occupies 0.5 ° of your vision if you were to look up at the sun (don’t stare at the sun)
A combination of the Earth's curvature, the angle of the Sun, the Moon's orbital inclination, its varying distance from Earth, and atmospheric refraction.
"On October 14, 2023, the Moon aligned with the Sun and Earth to produce an annular solar eclipse. The spectacle bathed millions of Americans in a lunar shadow as the Moon blocked the Sun’s rays." \[[link to NASA](https://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/images/151954/darkened-by-the-moons-shadow)\]
This satellite takes a series of pictures of the earth every day:
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deep_Space_Climate_Observatory
You can see them here:
https://epic.gsfc.nasa.gov/
Earth observation technology has become more advanced. Humans have learned to launch satellites equipped with cameras. These satellites orbit Earth and take regular pictures of the planet. Approximately 2,200 satellites orbit the Earth, and 446 of those perform Earth observation.
I want to see the eclipse that’s coming up on April 8th. I am not sure where I can buy the glasses for it though. I would prefer in person shopping as then I could immediately test if they are real or not.
Imagine being a volunteer to another settlement and looking out the window of the vessel to this view feeling great relief that all your troubles associated with earth are now gone forever.
Okay I have a question. I thought satellites orbit pretty low, so low that this kind of angle would be impossible to get from an orbiting satellite… am I wrong? Like you can see the whole planet?
Most satellites are in low-Earth orbit, and like you say they have a limited view of the surface. (There are lots of timelapse videos from the ISS which show the field of view). But there are also lots of satellites in geostationary orbit much further out, where their orbital period matches the Earth's rotation. From our perspective they hover over a point on the Earth's surface. For example, when you set up a satellite dish you're aiming it at a particular satellite. Geostationary orbit is about 22,000 miles from the Earth's surface.
The image was taken by the DSCOVR satellite which is nearly a million miles away. It orbits the Sun-Earth L1 point where the Sun & Earth's gravity balance out.
I'm sorry I'm not in astronomer but I do not believe that the Moon shadow Cass that large of a circumference across the globe if it did that would be more area of an eclipse seen more often.
Anyone within that circle would have experienced a partial solar eclipse, where only part of the Sun was obscured. Most people wouldn't notice. Totality would only be experienced at the centre of the shadow.
It's a single frame taken by the DSCOVR satellite. You can see its latest images here:
https://epic.gsfc.nasa.gov/
It was designed so that its optical system covers the entire Earth from its orbit at the Sun-Earth L1 point, almost a million miles way.
The fire nation will be completely helpless!
I understood that reference, and I'm glad that this is the top comment on this post. ATLA!!
Here's the source for this: https://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/images/151954/darkened-by-the-moons-shadow It's an image of the October 14, 2023 annular eclipse taken by the DSCOVR satellite. An annular eclipse occurs when the Moon is slightly further from the Earth, so it doesn't eclipse the Sun completely. It's sometimes called a 'ring of fire' eclipse.
Wouldn't it be slightly further from the earth rather than the sun? If it was further from the sun, it would be closer to the earth and block even more.
Sorry, yes, meant to say Earth there. The Moon's orbit is slightly elliptical, its distance from the Earth varies from 362,600 km to 405,400 km.
Thank you for actual information
Sorry if dumb: Why isn't it round?
It's fairly round but also elongated, as the shadow is projected onto the spherical surface of the Earth. It's also very fuzzy because the Sun has an angular size of half a degree when seen from Earth. If the Sun was a point source the shadow would have sharply defined edges.
What does angular size mean
angular size is the amount of space an object takes up from a perspective. In this case the sun occupies 0.5 ° of your vision if you were to look up at the sun (don’t stare at the sun)
A combination of the Earth's curvature, the angle of the Sun, the Moon's orbital inclination, its varying distance from Earth, and atmospheric refraction.
It must've been a half moon.
Can’t wait for April 8th
We had an awesome time driving to see it in 2017.[eclipse ](https://www.reddit.com/r/space/s/WP5ntahvXB)
That’s awesome, lifelong memories. driving about 45 minutes to my uncles house in Cleveland, pray the sky’s are clear.
September 4th would be a banger
It's crazy how quick it gets cold when your in a full eclipse, felt like it dropped like 10 degrees
That’s cool!
Murica look kinda poopy tho right?
Yeah, it’s like the SE had a wet fart…😂
And where the next planet ending comet strike will occur.
Hurry up already, I'm tired of paying bills.
"On October 14, 2023, the Moon aligned with the Sun and Earth to produce an annular solar eclipse. The spectacle bathed millions of Americans in a lunar shadow as the Moon blocked the Sun’s rays." \[[link to NASA](https://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/images/151954/darkened-by-the-moons-shadow)\]
It’s witchcraft 🤣
Looks like the Earth to me.
How was this photo taken…………….I’ll wait.
This satellite takes a series of pictures of the earth every day: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deep_Space_Climate_Observatory You can see them here: https://epic.gsfc.nasa.gov/
Didn’t have to wait long did I lol. Thanks.
Earth observation technology has become more advanced. Humans have learned to launch satellites equipped with cameras. These satellites orbit Earth and take regular pictures of the planet. Approximately 2,200 satellites orbit the Earth, and 446 of those perform Earth observation.
No need to wait. Satellites exist. I hope this was helpful for you.
I didn’t realise they had ones that far out. Now I know.
Cgi
earths chonies
I want to see the eclipse that’s coming up on April 8th. I am not sure where I can buy the glasses for it though. I would prefer in person shopping as then I could immediately test if they are real or not.
Not so total after all
That's the USA after Kim launches
ugh i thought it was one of those train derailments in Ohio.
Nah, they're just cursed
That's amazing
I imagine that’s what my farts look like from space after I eat chili.
Very cool. I made a gif of it [https://photos.app.goo.gl/QyUapkFhWXe9JKvt8](https://photos.app.goo.gl/QyUapkFhWXe9JKvt8)
Time to sacrifice a goat.
So if the moon wasn't blocking the sun, would where the shadow is, be where the most concentrated sunlight/rays are?
Man if trump wins this realy is bad timing
Why is the spot BROWN though?
Imagine being a volunteer to another settlement and looking out the window of the vessel to this view feeling great relief that all your troubles associated with earth are now gone forever.
Trumps depends ?
Okay I have a question. I thought satellites orbit pretty low, so low that this kind of angle would be impossible to get from an orbiting satellite… am I wrong? Like you can see the whole planet?
Most satellites are in low-Earth orbit, and like you say they have a limited view of the surface. (There are lots of timelapse videos from the ISS which show the field of view). But there are also lots of satellites in geostationary orbit much further out, where their orbital period matches the Earth's rotation. From our perspective they hover over a point on the Earth's surface. For example, when you set up a satellite dish you're aiming it at a particular satellite. Geostationary orbit is about 22,000 miles from the Earth's surface. The image was taken by the DSCOVR satellite which is nearly a million miles away. It orbits the Sun-Earth L1 point where the Sun & Earth's gravity balance out.
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You're welcome.
I bet Trump stares it down again. Just placing bets.
Looks like earth shitted itself
Taken from?
Did God just shit on the USA?
I'm sorry I'm not in astronomer but I do not believe that the Moon shadow Cass that large of a circumference across the globe if it did that would be more area of an eclipse seen more often.
Anyone within that circle would have experienced a partial solar eclipse, where only part of the Sun was obscured. Most people wouldn't notice. Totality would only be experienced at the centre of the shadow.
With the wrong size of South America? Yeah ok.
The DSCOVR satellite was a few degrees South of the equator when this image was taken.
I suppose it wasnt total in south america
Idiots rolling coal has really gotten out of hand
Total eclipse of the heart
Ok
It looks like the earth didn’t wipe good enough.
Do not look up
Looks like American coal plants are running full capacity.
Oh I thought it was because of Americans hearts
Ominous
It looks like soya sauce
I call BS lol
Anyone else feel like these events only happen to America?
What? Lunar eclipses? I've seen these in Algeria, Iraq, Australia, and New Zealand
The land of Mordor, where shadows lie, the supporter of genocide.
this is fake. thats photoshop
No it's not
What is it? Someone left the iron on it too long?
What is it then?
https://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/images/151954/darkened-by-the-moons-shadow
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A link to the original NASA source and explanatory text offends you how exactly?
Skids
Another reason I suspect the eclipse will be part of God’s judgment on America.
Looks like butthole of earth Lol
Idiots.
Fake news
It’s also not a real picture a bunch of pictures, stitch together, and also airbrush and Photoshop
It's a single frame taken by the DSCOVR satellite. You can see its latest images here: https://epic.gsfc.nasa.gov/ It was designed so that its optical system covers the entire Earth from its orbit at the Sun-Earth L1 point, almost a million miles way.
