Astronomy Picture of the Day · September 5, 2020

A Falcon 9 Moon

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 5, 2020 is “A Falcon 9 Moon,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Katie Darby). The original explanation runs about 135 words.

From the explanation

“Illuminating planet Earth’s night, full moons can have many names. This year the last full moon of northern hemisphere summer was on September 2, known to some as the Full Corn Moon .”

— APOD editors, September 5, 2020

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: September 5, 2020
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Katie Darby
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 135 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, September 5, 2020 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2020-september-5-a-falcon-9-moon

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