Astronomy Picture of the Day · October 30, 2004

Pumpkin Moon

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 30, 2004 is “Pumpkin Moon,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Sebastien Gauthier). The original explanation runs about 123 words.

From the explanation

“Does this look familiar? Red and orange hues haunting the face of the Moon should remind you of the October 27th total lunar eclipse.”

— APOD editors, October 30, 2004

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: October 30, 2004
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Sebastien Gauthier
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 123 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, October 30, 2004 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2004-october-30-pumpkin-moon

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