Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Moonset at Whitby Abbey

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 29, 2016 is “Moonset at Whitby Abbey,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Chris Kotsiopoulos ( GreekSky )). The original explanation runs about 104 words.

Moonset at Whitby Abbey
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Chris Kotsiopoulos ( GreekSky ) Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“October’s Hunters Moon shines near the horizon, setting beyond the arches of Whitby Abbey in this eerie night scene. The moonlight partly illuminates the ruined Benedictine abbey’s grounds and walls on a cliff overlooking the North Sea from England’s Yorkshire coast.”

— APOD editors, October 29, 2016

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
October 29, 2016
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Chris Kotsiopoulos ( GreekSky )
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 104 words

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