Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

A Solstice Moon

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 29, 2024 is “A Solstice Moon,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Tunc Tezel ( TWAN )). The original explanation runs about 136 words.

A Solstice Moon
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Tunc Tezel ( TWAN ) Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Rising opposite the setting Sun, June’s Full Moon occurred within about 28 hours of the solstice. The Moon stays close to the Sun’s path along the ecliptic plane and so while the solstice Sun climbed high in daytime skies, June’s Full Moon remained low that night as seen from northern latitudes.”

— APOD editors, June 29, 2024

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
June 29, 2024
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Tunc Tezel ( TWAN )
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 136 words

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Source

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