by APOD Robot » Sat Jun 18, 2011 4:06 am
Lightning Eclipse from the Planet of the Goats
Explanation: Thunderstorms almost spoiled this view of the spectacular June 15 total lunar eclipse. Instead, storm clouds parted for 10 minutes during the
total eclipse phase and
lightning bolts contributed to this dramatic skyview. Captured with a 30 second exposure, the scene also inspired what the editor considers may be the best title yet for a picture during the 16 year
history of Astronomy Picture of the Day. (Title credit to Chris K.) 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 Ikaria island at Pezi. That area is known as "the planet of the goats" because of the rough terrain and strange looking rocks.
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