Astronomy Picture of the Day · February 1, 2018

Moonset Eclipse

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 1, 2018 is “Moonset Eclipse,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Fred Espenak ( MrEclipse.com )). The original explanation runs about 94 words.

From the explanation

“Near the closest point in its orbit, the second Full Moon of the month occurred on January 31. So did the first Total Lunar Eclipse of 2018, as the Moon slid through planet Earth’s shadow.”

— APOD editors, February 1, 2018

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: February 1, 2018
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Fred Espenak ( MrEclipse.com )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 94 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, February 1, 2018 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2018-february-1-moonset-eclipse

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