Astronomy Picture of the Day · November 25, 2005

Moon Over Antarctica

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 25, 2005 is “Moon Over Antarctica,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: James Behrens ( IGPP , Scripps Institution of Oceanography )). The original explanation runs about 116 words.

From the explanation

“Last week, the nearly Full Moon set along the northern horizon – as seen from Davis Station , Antarctica . The squashed orange pumpkin shape just silhouettes the peak of a distant iceberg in this stunning view.”

— APOD editors, November 25, 2005

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At a glance

Date: November 25, 2005
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: James Behrens ( IGPP , Scripps Institution of Oceanography )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 116 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, November 25, 2005 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2005-november-25-moon-over-antarctica

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