Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Alicante Beach Moonrise

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 19, 2014 is “Alicante Beach Moonrise,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: José Carlos González). The original explanation runs about 113 words.

Alicante Beach Moonrise
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: José Carlos González Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“In this beach and skyscape from Alicante, Spain, July’s Full Moon shines in the dark blue twilight, its reflection coloring the Mediterranean waters.”

— APOD editors, July 19, 2014

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
July 19, 2014
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: José Carlos González
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 113 words

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Copy taken Oct 28, 2026, 2:39 AM EDT. The image and explanation belong to their creators. OpenOrbit is not affiliated with or endorsed by NASA.