Sun and Moon Nearing Each Other
This image of the annular solar eclipse was taken by Makayla Callister from Phoenix, Ariz. on May 20, 2012.
Eclipse Over Mount Shasta
Skywatcher Richard Plom took this image on May 20, 2012 from Siskiyou County, Calif.
Eclipse from Los Angeles Bill Hood
Amateur Astronomer Bill Hood took this photo of the annular solar eclipse from Los Angeles on May 20, 2012. Hood used a Nikon D300 and a 300mm f/2.8 lens to capture the stunning image.
Eclipse in Colors
Skywatcher Kasandra McKinney took this image on May 20, 2012 from San Tan Valley, Ariz.
Annular Solar Eclipse - Hinode Satellite
This image, taken by the sun-watching Hinode satellite, was taken two minutes after the start of the annular solar eclipse on May 20, 2012.
Annular Solar Eclipse Among Palms
Skywatcher Chris Fabri took this image of the annular solar eclipse on May 20, 2012 from North Phoenix. He took the image as the sun gave its last view before setting.
Annular Solar Eclipse from the Clouds
Skywatcher Jina Gren took this image on May 20, 2012 from Weed, California.
Annular Solar Eclipse Bathed in Green Light
Skywatcher Shawn Vasquez took this image of the annular solar eclipse from Nipomo, California on May 20, 2012.
Eclipse from Nebraska
Skywatcher Dave Pierce took this image of the annular solar eclipse from Aurora, Nebraska on May 20, 2012. He used an Olympus Camedia 4000 digital camera with a #14 welders glass.
May 20 Annular Solar Eclipse from Zion National Park
Geoff Horner snapped this photo of the May 20, 2012 annular solar eclipse from Utah's Zion National Park. It was taken with a Nikon D90, using a 300mm lens with 11-stop ND filter.
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