Astronomy Picture of the Day · June 22, 2013

Perigee's Full Moon

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 22, 2013 is “Perigee's Full Moon,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Anthony Ayiomamitis ( TWAN )). The original explanation runs about 120 words.

From the explanation

“A big, bright, beautiful Full Moon will rise at sunset on Sunday. Its exact full phase (June 23, 11:32 UT) will occur shortly before it reaches perigee , the closest point to Earth in the Moon’s orbit, and make it the largest Full Moon of 2013.”

— APOD editors, June 22, 2013

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: June 22, 2013
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Anthony Ayiomamitis ( TWAN )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 120 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, June 22, 2013 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2013-june-22-perigees-full-moon

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