Astronomy Picture of the Day · June 30, 2018

The East 96th Street Moon

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 30, 2018 is “The East 96th Street Moon,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Stan Honda). The original explanation runs about 94 words.

From the explanation

“A very full Moon rose over Manhattan’s Upper Eastside on June 28, known to some as the Strawberry Moon . Near the horizon, the warm yellow lunar disk was a bit ruffled and dimmed by a long sight-line through dense, hazy atmosphere.”

— APOD editors, June 30, 2018

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: June 30, 2018
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Stan Honda
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, June 30, 2018 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2018-june-30-the-east-96th-street-moon

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