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Blood Moon, Ice Giant

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 11, 2022 is “Blood Moon, Ice Giant,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Ryan Han). The original explanation runs about 192 words.

Blood Moon, Ice Giant
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Ryan Han Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“On November 8 the Full Moon turned blood red as it slid through Earth’s shadow in a beautiful total lunar eclipse. During totality it also passed in front of, or occulted, outer planet Uranus for eclipse viewers located in parts of northern America and Asia.”

— APOD editors, November 11, 2022

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
November 11, 2022
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Ryan Han
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 192 words

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