Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

A Blue Hour Full Moon

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 26, 2021 is “A Blue Hour Full Moon,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Giorgia Hofer). The original explanation runs about 176 words.

A Blue Hour Full Moon
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Giorgia Hofer Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Nature photographers and other fans of planet Earth always look forward to the blue hour . That’s the transition in twilight , just before sunrise or after sunset, when the Sun is below the horizon but land and sky are still suffused with a beautiful blue light.”

— APOD editors, August 26, 2021

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
August 26, 2021
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Giorgia Hofer
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 176 words

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Source

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