Horizontal Moon observed when the full Moon is close to the horizon and its shape is distorted by atmospheric refraction
Title

Horizontal Moon observed when the full Moon is close to the horizon and its shape is distorted by atmospheric refraction

Caption

Horizontal Moon observed when the full Moon is close to the horizon and its shape is distorted by atmospheric refraction. From "The Beauty of the Heavens" by Charles F Blount (London, 1845). Coloured lithograph.

Date

19th century

Credit line

Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library

Reference

ARP07112_010080C

License type

Rights managed

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