Astronomy Picture of the Day · March 10, 2019

Moonrise Through Mauna Kea's Shadow

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 10, 2019 is “Moonrise Through Mauna Kea's Shadow,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Images Credit & Copyright: Michael Connelley ( U. Hawaii )). The original explanation runs about 166 words.

From the explanation

“How can the Moon rise through a mountain? It cannot — what was photographed here is a moonrise through the shadow of a large volcano .”

— APOD editors, March 10, 2019

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: March 10, 2019
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Images Credit & Copyright: Michael Connelley ( U. Hawaii )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 166 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, March 10, 2019 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2019-march-10-moonrise-through-mauna-keas-shadow

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