Astronomy Picture of the Day · December 23, 2010

The Solstice Moon's Eclipse

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 23, 2010 is “The Solstice Moon's Eclipse,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Chris Hetlage). The original explanation runs about 133 words.

From the explanation

“A big, bright, beautiful Full Moon slid into planet Earth’s shadow early Tuesday morning. Remarkably, the total lunar eclipse coincided with the date of the December Solstice .”

— APOD editors, December 23, 2010

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: December 23, 2010
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Chris Hetlage
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 133 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, December 23, 2010 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2010-december-23-the-solstice-moon-s-eclipse

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