Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Caterpillar Moon
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 24, 2013 is “Caterpillar Moon,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Joerg Kopplin). The original explanation runs about 152 words.
From the explanation
“A close series of consecutive exposures are combined in this intriguing composite of the Full Moon slowly crawling, across the sky . Beginning on the upper right at 19:42 UT and ending at 22:14 UT on April 25 , the sequence follows the Moon from Germany as it passes through Earth’s shadow in a partial lunar eclipse.”
— APOD editors, May 24, 2013
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- May 24, 2013
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Joerg Kopplin
- Copyright
- Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 152 words