Astronomy Picture of the Day · April 30, 2021

Pink and the Perigee Moon

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 30, 2021 is “Pink and the Perigee Moon,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Alice Ross). The original explanation runs about 137 words.

From the explanation

“On April 25 a nearly full moon rose just before sunset. Welcomed in a clear blue sky and framed by cherry blossoms, its familiar face was captured in this snapshot from Leith, Edinburgh, Scotland.”

— APOD editors, April 30, 2021

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: April 30, 2021
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Alice Ross
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 137 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, April 30, 2021 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2021-april-30-pink-and-the-perigee-moon

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