Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Fireworks vs Supermoon

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 6, 2023 is “Fireworks vs Supermoon,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Michael Seeley). The original explanation runs about 98 words.

Fireworks vs Supermoon
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Michael Seeley Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“On July 4, an almost Full Moon rose in planet Earth’s evening skies. Also known as a Buck Moon, the full lunar phase ( full on July 3 at 11:39 UTC) was near perigee, the closest point in the Moon’s almost monthly orbit around planet Earth.”

— APOD editors, July 6, 2023

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
July 6, 2023
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Michael Seeley
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 98 words

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Source

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