Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Moon O'Clock 2022

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 6, 2023 is “Moon O'Clock 2022,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Niveth Kumar). The original explanation runs about 151 words.

Moon O'Clock 2022
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Niveth Kumar Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“The first Full Moon of 2023 is in the sky tonight opposite the Sun at 23:08 UTC . Big and beautiful, the Moon at its brightest phase should be easy to spot.”

— APOD editors, January 6, 2023

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
January 6, 2023
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Niveth Kumar
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 151 words

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The MoonThe Sun

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Source

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