Astronomy Picture of the Day · May 9, 2020

Full Flower Moonrise

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 9, 2020 is “Full Flower Moonrise,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Tiziano Boldrini). The original explanation runs about 97 words.

From the explanation

“Rising as the Sun set, the Moon was bright and full in planet Earth skies on May 7 and known to some as a Flower Moon . Near the horizon it does seem to take on rose pink hues of reddened sunlight in this reflective twilight scene.”

— APOD editors, May 9, 2020

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: May 9, 2020
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Tiziano Boldrini
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 97 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, May 9, 2020 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2020-may-9-full-flower-moonrise

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