Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Standing on the Moon
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 2, 1997 is “Standing on the Moon,” an image. It is credited to Standing on the Moon Credit: Neil Armstrong, Apollo 11, KSC, NASA. The original explanation runs about 105 words.
From the explanation
“Explanation : Humans once walked on the Moon. Pictured above is the second person to stand on the lunar surface: Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin.”
— APOD editors, February 2, 1997
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- February 2, 1997
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Standing on the Moon Credit: Neil Armstrong, Apollo 11, KSC, NASA
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 105 words