Astronomy Picture of the Day · December 30, 2023

The Persistence of Moonlight

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 30, 2023 is “The Persistence of Moonlight,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Giacomo Venturin). The original explanation runs about 142 words.

From the explanation

“Known to some in the northern hemisphere as December’s Cold Moon or the Long Night Moon , the last full moon of 2023 is rising in this surreal mountain and skyscape. The Daliesque scene was captured in a single exposure with a camera and long telephoto lens near Monte Grappa, Italy.”

— APOD editors, December 30, 2023

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: December 30, 2023
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Giacomo Venturin
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 142 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, December 30, 2023 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2023-december-30-the-persistence-of-moonlight

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