Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Alpine Superga Moonset

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 8, 2017 is “Alpine Superga Moonset,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Stefano De Rosa). The original explanation runs about 99 words.

Alpine Superga Moonset
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Stefano De Rosa Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“December’s Full Moon phase occurred near perigee , the closest point in its orbit around our fair planet. Big and bright , the fully illuminated lunar disk sets over rugged mountains in this early morningscape from Turin, Italy .”

— APOD editors, December 8, 2017

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
December 8, 2017
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Stefano De Rosa
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 99 words

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Source

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