Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
The Long Night Moon
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 20, 2024 is “The Long Night Moon,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Giorgia Hofer and Dario Giannobile (Pictores caeli)). The original explanation runs about 155 words.
From the explanation
“On the night of December 15, the Full Moon was bright. Known to some as the Cold Moon or the Long Night Moon, it was the closest Full Moon to the northern winter solstice and the last Full Moon of 2024 .”
— APOD editors, December 20, 2024
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- December 20, 2024
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Giorgia Hofer and Dario Giannobile (Pictores caeli)
- Copyright
- Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 155 words