Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Full Observatory Moon

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 27, 2024 is “Full Observatory Moon,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Yuri Beletsky ( Carnegie Las Campanas Observatory , TWAN )). The original explanation runs about 110 words.

Full Observatory Moon
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Yuri Beletsky ( Carnegie Las Campanas Observatory , TWAN ) Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“A popular name for January’s full moon in the northern hemisphere is the Full Wolf Moon. As the new year’s first full moon, it rises over Las Campanas Observatory in this dramatic Earth-and-moonscape .”

— APOD editors, January 27, 2024

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
January 27, 2024
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Yuri Beletsky ( Carnegie Las Campanas Observatory , TWAN )
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 110 words

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Source

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