Astronomy Picture of the Day · January 29, 1999

The Moon In January

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 29, 1999 is “The Moon In January,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: WFI Team, ESO, MPI-A, OAC. The original explanation runs about 140 words.

From the explanation

“Reckoning dates by Universal Time, the next full moon will be on Sunday, January 31. Since the last was on January 2nd, Sunday’s full moon will be the second this month.”

— APOD editors, January 29, 1999

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: January 29, 1999
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit: WFI Team, ESO, MPI-A, OAC
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 140 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, January 29, 1999 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1999-january-29-the-moon-in-january

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