Astronomy Picture of the Day · September 16, 2011

September's Harvest Moon

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 16, 2011 is “September's Harvest Moon,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Stefano De Rosa). The original explanation runs about 100 words.

From the explanation

“A Full Moon rising can be a dramatic celestial sight , and Full Moons can have many names. For example, Monday’s Full Moon was the one nearest this year’s autumnal equinox for the northern hemisphere, traditionally called the Harvest Moon.”

— APOD editors, September 16, 2011

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: September 16, 2011
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Stefano De Rosa
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 100 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, September 16, 2011 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2011-september-16-septembers-harvest-moon

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