Astronomy Picture of the Day · October 9, 2015

The Moon Entering Earth's Shadow

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 9, 2015 is “The Moon Entering Earth's Shadow,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Thodoris Tzalavras). The original explanation runs about 120 words.

From the explanation

“On September 27/28, from all over the planet’s nightside moon watchers enjoyed a total lunar eclipse. The dramatic celestial spectacle was widely imaged , but this lunar eclipse picture may look a little strange and unfamiliar, made with a point and shoot camera of a bygone era.”

— APOD editors, October 9, 2015

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: October 9, 2015
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Thodoris Tzalavras
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 120 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, October 9, 2015 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2015-october-9-the-moon-entering-earths-shadow

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