Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

A Super Lunar Corona

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 12, 2025 is “A Super Lunar Corona,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Eric Houck). The original explanation runs about 134 words.

The Moon is pictured in the center. ARound the Moon are colorful rings. The rings are nearly circular but have gaps. This but structured clouds are seen around the scene and at the bottom of the frame. Please see the explanation for more de
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Eric Houck Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“What are those colorful rings around the Moon? A corona .”

— APOD editors, November 12, 2025

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
November 12, 2025
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Eric Houck
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 134 words

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