Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

A Colorful Moon

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 19, 2013 is “A Colorful Moon,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: László Francsics). The original explanation runs about 153 words.

A Colorful Moon
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: László Francsics Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“The Moon is normally seen in subtle shades of grey or yellow. But small, measurable color differences have been greatly exaggerated to make this telescopic, multicolored, moonscape captured during the Moon’s full phase.”

— APOD editors, December 19, 2013

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
December 19, 2013
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: László Francsics
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 153 words

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Source

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