Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Apollo 14 on the Moon

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 9, 1995 is “Apollo 14 on the Moon,” an image. It is credited to Credit: NASA, Johnson Space Center. The original explanation runs about 106 words.

Apollo 14 on the Moon
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From the explanation

“The jewel-like glare from a brilliant sun reflects off the lunar module of the Apollo 14 mission to the Moon as it rests on the lunar surface in February 1971. Astronauts Alan Shepard and Edgar Mitchell walked on the Moon’s surface while astronaut Stuart Roosa piloted the orbiting command module.”

— APOD editors, December 9, 1995

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
December 9, 1995
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: NASA, Johnson Space Center
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 106 words

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The MoonApollo program

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