Subj : Daily APOD Report
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From : Alan Ianson
Date : Mon May 24 2021 00:17:14

                        Astronomy Picture of the Day

    Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our
      fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation
                    written by a professional astronomer.

                                 2021 May 24

               Lightning Eclipse from the Planet of the Goats
           Image Credit & Copyright: Chris Kotsiopoulos (GreekSky)

   Explanation: Thunderstorms almost spoiled this view of the spectacular
   2011 June 15 total lunar eclipse. Instead, storm clouds parted for 10
   minutes during the total eclipse phase and lightning bolts contributed
   to the dramatic sky. Captured with a 30-second exposure the scene also
   inspired one of the more memorable titles (thanks to the
   astrophotographer) in APOD's now 25-year history. Of course, the
   lightning reference clearly makes sense, and the shadow play of the
   dark lunar eclipse was widely viewed across planet Earth in Europe,
   Africa, Asia, and Australia. The picture itself, however, was shot from
   the Greek island of Ikaria at Pezi. That area is known as "the planet
   of the goats" because of the rough terrain and strange looking rocks.
   The next total lunar eclipse will occur on Wednesday.

                 Details: Total Lunar Eclipse on 2021 May 26
                    Tomorrow's picture: disappearing moon
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