Astronomy Picture of the Day · December 15, 2005

Autumn Moon Encore

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 15, 2005 is “Autumn Moon Encore,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Russell Doescher ( Texas State University )). The original explanation runs about 161 words.

From the explanation

“Near its northernmost declination, tonight’s Full Moon will be a special one, arcing high in northern hemisphere skies. But a Full Moon won’t occur on this calendar date for another 19 years, a period known as the lunar Metonic cycle .”

— APOD editors, December 15, 2005

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: December 15, 2005
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Russell Doescher ( Texas State University )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 161 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, December 15, 2005 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2005-december-15-autumn-moon-encore

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