Astronomy Picture of the Day · March 20, 2011

Parthenon Moon

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 20, 2011 is “Parthenon Moon,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Anthony Ayiomamitis ( TWAN )). The original explanation runs about 158 words.

From the explanation

“Did you see the Full Moon last night? Near the horizon , the lunar orb may have seemed to loom large, swollen in appearance by the famous Moon illusion .”

— APOD editors, March 20, 2011

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: March 20, 2011
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Anthony Ayiomamitis ( TWAN )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 158 words

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The Moon

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, March 20, 2011 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2011-march-20-parthenon-moon

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