The Solar Eclipse of June 11, 1983

The Solar Eclipse of June 11, 1983
From the National Optical Astronomical Observatories
The `diamond ring' effect occurs when only the barest sliver of the Sun is visible around the moon during a total solar eclipse. This beautiful picture was taken in Java by Dr. Bill Livingston.
Image Title: The Solar Eclipse of June 11, 1983
Credit: Bill Livingston/AURA/NOAO/NSF
Text based on accompanying on-line materials.

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