Astronomy Picture of the Day · June 20, 2009

Seaside Moon Mirage

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 20, 2009 is “Seaside Moon Mirage,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Jean-Marc Audrin). The original explanation runs about 134 words.

From the explanation

“This surprising view of the Full Moon rising on June 7 was captured with a telephoto lens from a seaside balcony near Nice, France. The orange Moon’s dark markings and odd shape put the photographer in mind of an alien creature’s face staring down at the passing ship.”

— APOD editors, June 20, 2009

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: June 20, 2009
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Jean-Marc Audrin
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 134 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, June 20, 2009 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2009-june-20-seaside-moon-mirage

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