Astronomy Picture of the Day · May 25, 2004

Moon Between the Stones

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 25, 2004 is “Moon Between the Stones,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Philip Perkins). The original explanation runs about 154 words.

From the explanation

“Despite clouds and rain showers astronomer Phillip Perkins managed to spot a reddened, eclipsed Moon between the stones of this well known monument to the Sun during May’s total lunar eclipse, from Stonehenge , England.”

— APOD editors, May 25, 2004

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: May 25, 2004
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Philip Perkins
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 154 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, May 25, 2004 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2004-may-25-moon-between-the-stones

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