Astronomy Picture of the Day · September 11, 2006

Eclipsed Moon Rising Over England

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 11, 2006 is “Eclipsed Moon Rising Over England,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Gain Lee). The original explanation runs about 151 words.

From the explanation

“Last Thursday, part of our Moon turned dark. The cause, this time, was not a partial lunar phase — the Moon was full — but rather that part of the Moon went into Earth’s shadow.”

— APOD editors, September 11, 2006

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: September 11, 2006
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Gain Lee
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 151 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, September 11, 2006 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2006-september-11-eclipsed-moon-rising-over-england

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