Astronomy Picture of the Day · January 18, 2014

Apogee's Full Moon

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 18, 2014 is “Apogee's Full Moon,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Rick Baldridge). The original explanation runs about 150 words.

From the explanation

“This big, bright, beautiful Full Moon rose over Lick Observatory Wednesday night. Traditionally a full moon in January might be called the Wolf Moon .”

— APOD editors, January 18, 2014

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: January 18, 2014
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Rick Baldridge
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 150 words

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The Moon

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, January 18, 2014 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2014-january-18-apogees-full-moon

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