Astronomy Picture of the Day · May 25, 2013

Lunar Corona over Cochem Castle

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 25, 2013 is “Lunar Corona over Cochem Castle,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Babak Tafreshi ( TWAN )). The original explanation runs about 114 words.

From the explanation

“This bat-like apparition does not shine on clouds passing over Gotham city . Instead, the cloud bank in silhouette against a colorful lunar corona was spotted on the evening of May 18 over Cochem, Germany from the banks of the river Moselle.”

— APOD editors, May 25, 2013

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: May 25, 2013
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Babak Tafreshi ( TWAN )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 114 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, May 25, 2013 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2013-may-25-lunar-corona-over-cochem-castle

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