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Full Moon, Full Mars

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 18, 2025 is “Full Moon, Full Mars,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: David Bowman). The original explanation runs about 197 words.

Full Moon, Full Mars
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: David Bowman Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“On January 13 a Full Moon and a Full Mars were close, both bright and opposite the Sun in planet Earth’s sky. In fact Mars was occulted, passing behind the Moon, when viewed from some locations in North America and northwest Africa.”

— APOD editors, January 18, 2025

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
January 18, 2025
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: David Bowman
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 197 words

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