Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

A Lunar Corona over Turin

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 16, 2019 is “A Lunar Corona over Turin,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Giorgia Hofer ( Cortina Astronomical Association )). The original explanation runs about 114 words.

A Lunar Corona over Turin
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Giorgia Hofer ( Cortina Astronomical Association ) Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“What are those colorful rings around the Moon? A corona .”

— APOD editors, September 16, 2019

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
September 16, 2019
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Giorgia Hofer ( Cortina Astronomical Association )
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 114 words

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