Astronomy Picture of the Day · August 4, 2023

Moonrays of August

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 4, 2023 is “Moonrays of August,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Gianni Tumino). The original explanation runs about 135 words.

From the explanation

“A Full Moon rose as the Sun set on August 1. Near perigee, the closest point in its almost moonthly orbit, the brighter than average lunar disk illuminated night skies around planet Earth as the second supermoon of 2023 .”

— APOD editors, August 4, 2023

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: August 4, 2023
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Gianni Tumino
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 135 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, August 4, 2023 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2023-august-4-moonrays-of-august

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