Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

A Full Moon at Perigee

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 8, 2025 is “A Full Moon at Perigee,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Betul Turksoy). The original explanation runs about 117 words.

A Full Moon at Perigee
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Betul Turksoy Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“What is big, bright, and beautiful , can wear a cape made of clouds, and is at the closest point in its elliptical orbit around planet Earth? A full moon at perigee of course, captured here near moonset in predawn skies on November 5 from Kayseri, Turkiye.”

— APOD editors, November 8, 2025

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
November 8, 2025
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Betul Turksoy
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 117 words

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