Astronomy Picture of the Day · June 23, 2005

Moonrise, Cape Sounion, Greece

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 23, 2005 is “Moonrise, Cape Sounion, Greece,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Anthony Ayiomamitis). The original explanation runs about 142 words.

From the explanation

“The Moon was full this month on June 22nd, only a day after the northern hemisphere’s summer solstice. Since this solstice marked the northernmost point of the Sun’s annual motion through planet Earth’s sky , the full Moon rising near the ecliptic plane opposite the Sun was at its farthest south for the year.”

— APOD editors, June 23, 2005

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: June 23, 2005
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Anthony Ayiomamitis
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 142 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, June 23, 2005 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2005-june-23-moonrise-cape-sounion-greece

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