Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
A February Moon's Halo
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 11, 2012 is “A February Moon's Halo,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Rafael Schmall). The original explanation runs about 131 words.
From the explanation
“Lighting the night last Tuesday, February’s Full Moon is sometimes called the Snow Moon. But the Moon was not quite full in this mosaicked skyscape recorded on February 2 south of Budapest, Hungary, and there was no snow either.”
— APOD editors, February 11, 2012
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- February 11, 2012
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Rafael Schmall
- Copyright
- Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 131 words