Astronomy Picture of the Day · June 15, 2015

A Colorful Lunar Corona

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 15, 2015 is “A Colorful Lunar Corona,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Sergio Montfar , Planetario Ciudad de La Plata). The original explanation runs about 121 words.

From the explanation

“What are those colorful rings around the Moon? A corona.”

— APOD editors, June 15, 2015

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: June 15, 2015
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Sergio Montfar , Planetario Ciudad de La Plata
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 121 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, June 15, 2015 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2015-june-15-a-colorful-lunar-corona

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