Astronomy Picture of the Day · February 23, 2009

An Etruscan Vase Moon Rising

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 23, 2009 is “An Etruscan Vase Moon Rising,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: John Stetson). The original explanation runs about 157 words.

From the explanation

“What’s happened to the Moon? Nothing, although from some locations, February’s full moon, which occurred about two weeks ago, appeared strangely distorted as it rose.”

— APOD editors, February 23, 2009

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: February 23, 2009
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: John Stetson
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 157 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, February 23, 2009 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2009-february-23-an-etruscan-vase-moon-rising

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