Astronomy Picture of the Day · January 20, 2012

The Wolf's Moon

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 20, 2012 is “The Wolf's Moon,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Göran Strand). The original explanation runs about 125 words.

From the explanation

“A Full Moon rising can be a dramatic celestial sight , and Full Moons can have many names. Captured on January 8 from Östersund, Sweden, this evocative moonrise portrait might make you feel the cold of winter in the north.”

— APOD editors, January 20, 2012

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: January 20, 2012
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Göran Strand
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 125 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, January 20, 2012 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2012-january-20-the-wolfs-moon

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