Astronomy Picture of the Day · June 20, 2024

Sandy and the Moon Halo

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 20, 2024 is “Sandy and the Moon Halo,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Marcella Giulia Pace). The original explanation runs about 115 words.

From the explanation

“Last April’s Full Moon shines through high clouds near the horizon, casting shadows in this garden-at-night skyscape. Along with canine sentinel Sandy watching the garden gate, the wide-angle snapshot also captured the bright Moon’s 22 degree ice halo.”

— APOD editors, June 20, 2024

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: June 20, 2024
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Marcella Giulia Pace
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 115 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, June 20, 2024 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2024-june-20-sandy-and-the-moon-halo

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