Astronomy Picture of the Day · July 30, 1996

Tonight: A Blue Moon

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 30, 1996 is “Tonight: A Blue Moon,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit and Copyright: Vic Winter, ICSTARS). The original explanation runs about 205 words.

From the explanation

“How often does a Full Moon occur twice in a single month? Exactly once in a Blue Moon .”

— APOD editors, July 30, 1996

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: July 30, 1996
Type: Image
Credit: Credit and Copyright: Vic Winter, ICSTARS
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 205 words