Astronomy Picture of the Day · November 3, 2012

Hunter's Moon over the Alps

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 3, 2012 is “Hunter's Moon over the Alps,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Stefano De Rosa). The original explanation runs about 111 words.

From the explanation

“A Full Moonset can be a dramatic celestial sight, and Full Moons can have many names. Late October’s Full Moon, the second Full Moon after the northern hemisphere autumnal equinox, has been traditionally called the Hunter’s Moon .”

— APOD editors, November 3, 2012

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: November 3, 2012
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 111 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, November 3, 2012 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2012-november-3-hunters-moon-over-the-alps

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