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APOD: 2026 August 1 – Buck Moon and Belt of Venus
The article describes a photograph from Krk Island, Croatia, featuring the full Buck Moon, Earth's shadow, and the Belt of Venus.
Why it matters
It explains rare atmospheric visual phenomena and alerts readers to an upcoming total solar eclipse on August 12.
The details
- The Buck Moon is the traditional name for the full moon of July.
- The Belt of Venus is a pinkish band of backscattered sunlight.
- A total solar eclipse will occur during the New Moon on August 12.
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