Astronomy Picture of the Day · June 9, 2021

A Total Lunar Eclipse Corona

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 9, 2021 is “A Total Lunar Eclipse Corona,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Helmut Eder). The original explanation runs about 230 words.

The picture shows total lunar eclipsed moon surrounded by a colorful atmospheric corona. Please see the explanation for more detailed information. — Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Helmut Eder Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“This moon appears multiply strange. This moon was a full moon, specifically called a Flower Moon at this time of the year.”

— APOD editors, June 9, 2021

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: June 9, 2021
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Helmut Eder
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 230 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, June 9, 2021 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2021-june-9-a-total-lunar-eclipse-corona

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