Astronomy Picture of the Day · September 13, 2019

A Harvest Moon

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 13, 2019 is “A Harvest Moon,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Jean-Francois Graffand). The original explanation runs about 173 words.

From the explanation

“Famed in festival, story, and song the best known full moon is the Harvest Moon . For northern hemisphere dwellers that’s a traditional name of the full moon nearest the September equinox.”

— APOD editors, September 13, 2019

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: September 13, 2019
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Jean-Francois Graffand
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 173 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, September 13, 2019 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2019-september-13-a-harvest-moon

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