A stunning time-lapse composite image of a total solar eclipse, captured above a silhouetted acacia tree in Africa. The sequence shows the moon gradually obscuring the sun, culminating in a breathtaking moment of totality. The image was taken by astronomer Fred Espenak in 2001 and depicts the celestial event from beginning to end.

Astronomy Picture from 03/12/2002

Eclipse Over Acacia

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap021203.html


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