Astronomy Picture of the Day · April 8, 2015

Full Moon in Earth's Shadow

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 8, 2015 is “Full Moon in Earth's Shadow,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Rolf Olsen). The original explanation runs about 182 words.

From the explanation

“Last week the Full Moon was completely immersed in Earth’s dark umbral shadow , just briefly though. The total phase of the April 4, 2015 lunar eclipse lasted less than 5 minutes, the shortest total lunar eclipse of the century .”

— APOD editors, April 8, 2015

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: April 8, 2015
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Rolf Olsen
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 182 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, April 8, 2015 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2015-april-8-full-moon-in-earths-shadow

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