Astronomy Picture of the Day · June 28, 2013

A Super Moon's Halo

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 28, 2013 is “A Super Moon's Halo,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Luis Argerich). The original explanation runs about 141 words.

From the explanation

“A Full Perigee Moon rose as the Sun set last Sunday. At its closest to Earth it was, by just a bit, the year’s brightest and largest Full Moon also known as a Super Moon .”

— APOD editors, June 28, 2013

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: June 28, 2013
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Luis Argerich
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 141 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, June 28, 2013 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2013-june-28-a-super-moons-halo

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