Astronomy Picture of the Day · September 23, 2016

Harvest Moon Eclipse

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 23, 2016 is “Harvest Moon Eclipse,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Miguel Claro ( TWAN , Dark Sky Alqueva )). The original explanation runs about 101 words.

From the explanation

“A Harvest Moon rises over Sesimbra Castle south of Lisbon in this impressive series of telephoto exposures. Captured at its full phase, the golden Moon was also gliding through the Earth’s more diffuse outer shadow during September’s penumbral lunar eclipse .”

— APOD editors, September 23, 2016

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: September 23, 2016
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Miguel Claro ( TWAN , Dark Sky Alqueva )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 101 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, September 23, 2016 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2016-september-23-harvest-moon-eclipse

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