2001 Total Solar Eclipse - Earthshine
  

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The phase of the Earth as seen from the Moon is exactly opposite the phase of the Moon as seen from Earth, so that the new Moon is lit by a fully sunlit Earth.  Normally the new Moon is invisible because it is lost in the glare of the Sun.  During a total solar eclipse, however, it is possible to photograph the Earthlit lunar surface.  In this image the lunar maria can be seen.

Instrument:   Vixen 102-ED
F-ratio:
  f/6.5
Exposure:
  4 seconds
Film:
  E200
Date:
  June 21, 2001
Location:
  Chisamba, Zambia

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