Astronomy Picture of the Day · April 3, 2015

Sun and Moon Halo

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 3, 2015 is “Sun and Moon Halo,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Göran Strand). The original explanation runs about 152 words.

From the explanation

“Two pictures captured on April 1 are combined in this creative day and night composite . Separated in time by about 10 hours the images otherwise match, looking along the coast at Östersund Sweden.”

— APOD editors, April 3, 2015

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: April 3, 2015
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Göran Strand
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 152 words

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The Moon The Sun

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, April 3, 2015 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2015-april-3-sun-and-moon-halo

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