Astronomy Picture of the Day · June 4, 2021

Blood Monster Moon

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 4, 2021 is “Blood Monster Moon,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Chirag Upreti). The original explanation runs about 112 words.

From the explanation

“On May 26, the Full Flower Moon was caught in this single exposure as it emerged from Earth’s shadow and morning twilight began to wash over the western sky. Posing close to the horizon near the end of totality, an eclipsed lunar disk is framed against bare oak trees at Pinnacles National Park in central California.”

— APOD editors, June 4, 2021

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: June 4, 2021
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Chirag Upreti
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 112 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, June 4, 2021 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2021-june-4-blood-monster-moon

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