Astronomy Picture of the Day · May 21, 2003

Copper Moon, Golden Gate

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 21, 2003 is “Copper Moon, Golden Gate,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Evad Damast). The original explanation runs about 139 words.

From the explanation

“When the Moon rose over San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge on May 15, both bridge and Moon were in already in Earth’s shadow . Of course, the bridge is in the Earth’s shadow nightly, while the Moon only has that opportunity about twice a year , during a lunar eclipse .”

— APOD editors, May 21, 2003

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: May 21, 2003
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Evad Damast
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 139 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, May 21, 2003 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2003-may-21-copper-moon-golden-gate

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