Astronomy Picture of the Day · February 13, 2009

Circle 'round the Moon

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 13, 2009 is “Circle 'round the Moon,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Laurent Laveder ( PixHeaven.net / TWAN )). The original explanation runs about 109 words.

From the explanation

“If your sister-in-law phoned you at 1am to tell you there was a circle around the Moon, how would you react? When it happened to him early last Sunday morning, photographer Laurent Laveder, grabbed his equipment and ran outside!”

— APOD editors, February 13, 2009

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: February 13, 2009
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Laurent Laveder ( PixHeaven.net / TWAN )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 109 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, February 13, 2009 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2009-february-13-circle-round-the-moon

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