Astronomy Picture of the Day · July 31, 2015

The ISS and a Colorful Moon

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 31, 2015 is “The ISS and a Colorful Moon,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Dylan O’Donnell). The original explanation runs about 149 words.

From the explanation

“Tonight’s Full Moon, the second Full Moon in July, could be called a blue moon according to modern folklore . But this sharp and detailed mosaic, recorded with telescope and digital camera just before July’s first Full Moon, actually does show a colorful lunar surface.”

— APOD editors, July 31, 2015

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: July 31, 2015
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Dylan O’Donnell
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 149 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, July 31, 2015 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2015-july-31-the-iss-and-a-colorful-moon

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