Astronomy Picture of the Day · January 10, 2015

The Windmill's Moon

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 10, 2015 is “The Windmill's Moon,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Babak Tafreshi ( TWAN )). The original explanation runs about 105 words.

From the explanation

“Seen from the Canary Island of Fuerteventura , this bright Full Moon rose at sunset. Reaching its full phase on the night of January 4/5, it was the first Full Moon of the new year and the first to follow December’s solstice.”

— APOD editors, January 10, 2015

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: January 10, 2015
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Babak Tafreshi ( TWAN )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 105 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, January 10, 2015 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2015-january-10-the-windmills-moon

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