Astronomy Picture of the Day · May 7, 2012

Supermoon Over Paris

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 7, 2012 is “Supermoon Over Paris,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: VegaStar Carpentier). The original explanation runs about 127 words.

From the explanation

“Did you see that full Moon Saturday night? Dubbed a supermoon , the latest fully illuminated moon appeared slightly larger than usual because it occurred unusually near the closest point in its orbit to Earth.”

— APOD editors, May 7, 2012

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: May 7, 2012
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: VegaStar Carpentier
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 127 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, May 7, 2012 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2012-may-7-supermoon-over-paris

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