Astronomy Picture of the Day · February 13, 2024

A January Wolf Moon

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 13, 2024 is “A January Wolf Moon,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: <a href="mailto:Antoni Zegarski). The original explanation runs about 171 words.

A bright full moon is seen in the center of the image. Angular clouds are seen around the edges which make the moon look like it is either in the mouth of the wolf, or the eye of a wolf. Please see the explanation for more detailed informat — Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: <a href="mailto:Antoni Zegarski Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Did you see the full moon last month? During every month, on average, a full moon occurs in the skies over planet Earth .”

— APOD editors, February 13, 2024

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: February 13, 2024
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: <a href="mailto:Antoni Zegarski
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 171 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, February 13, 2024 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2024-february-13-a-january-wolf-moon

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