Astronomy Picture of the Day · December 15, 2022

Full Moon, Full Mars

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 15, 2022 is “Full Moon, Full Mars,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Tomas Slovinsky). The original explanation runs about 167 words.

From the explanation

“On December 8 a full Moon and a full Mars were close, both bright and opposite the Sun in planet Earth’s sky. In fact Mars was occulted, passing behind the Moon when viewed from some locations across Europe and North America.”

— APOD editors, December 15, 2022

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: December 15, 2022
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Tomas Slovinsky
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 167 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, December 15, 2022 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2022-december-15-full-moon-full-mars

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