Astronomy Picture of the Day · April 16, 2009

Castle and Full Moon

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 16, 2009 is “Castle and Full Moon,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Paolo Tanga , Observatoire de la Cote d’Azur). The original explanation runs about 108 words.

From the explanation

“Clouds couldn’t hide this bright Full Moon as it rose last week over the medieval castle of Tourrette-Levens near Nice, France. Exactly full on April 9 at 1456 UT, it followed the March equinox , making it the first Full Moon of spring in the north and autumn in the southern hemisphere.”

— APOD editors, April 16, 2009

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: April 16, 2009
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Paolo Tanga , Observatoire de la Cote d’Azur
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 108 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, April 16, 2009 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2009-april-16-castle-and-full-moon

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