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Old 06-07-2011, 03:47 PM
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Aphelion Sun, Moon near Perigee
Here is a composite image of the Sun and Moon yesterday 5th July 2011. The Earth was at aphelion and the Moon was 2 days from perigee. Both images are at the same scale.

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An interesting idea Tom and a nice picture
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Nice comparison Tom.
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