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Strawberry Supermoon from China

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 16, 2022 is “Strawberry Supermoon from China,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Jeff Dai ( TWAN )). The original explanation runs about 158 words.

Strawberry Supermoon from China
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Jeff Dai ( TWAN ) Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“There are four Full Supermoons in 2022. Using the definition of a supermoon as a Full Moon near perigee, that is within at least 90% of its closest approach to Earth in a given orbit, the year’s Full Supermoon dates are May 16, June 14, July 13, and August 12.”

— APOD editors, June 16, 2022

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
June 16, 2022
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Jeff Dai ( TWAN )
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 158 words

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Source

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