Astronomy Picture of the Day · September 22, 2005

Orange Moon, Red Flash

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 22, 2005 is “Orange Moon, Red Flash,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Stefan Seip). The original explanation runs about 135 words.

From the explanation

“This remarkable telescopic image highlights the deep orange cast of a waning gibbous Moon seen very close to the eastern horizon earlier this week, on September 19.”

— APOD editors, September 22, 2005

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: September 22, 2005
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Stefan Seip
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 135 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, September 22, 2005 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2005-september-22-orange-moon-red-flash

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