Astronomy Picture of the Day · August 26, 2005

Full Moon, Green Rim

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 26, 2005 is “Full Moon, Green Rim,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Laurent Laveder ( PhotoAstronomique.net )). The original explanation runs about 124 words.

From the explanation

“July’s Full Moon looks strangely darkened and distorted in this remarkable telescopic view . The image is one of a series recorded when the Moon was very near the horizon.”

— APOD editors, August 26, 2005

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: August 26, 2005
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Laurent Laveder ( PhotoAstronomique.net )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 124 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, August 26, 2005 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2005-august-26-full-moon-green-rim

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