Astronomy Picture of the Day · October 21, 2016

Full Moon in Mountain Shadow

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 21, 2016 is “Full Moon in Mountain Shadow,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Greg Chavdarian). The original explanation runs about 160 words.

From the explanation

“On October 15, standing near the summit of Hawaii’s Mauna Kea and looking away from a gorgeous sunset produced this magnificent snapshot of a Full Moon rising within the volcanic mountain’s shadow.”

— APOD editors, October 21, 2016

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: October 21, 2016
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Greg Chavdarian
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 160 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, October 21, 2016 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2016-october-21-full-moon-in-mountain-shadow

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