Astronomy Picture of the Day · September 16, 1997

Moon Over Mongolia

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 16, 1997 is “Moon Over Mongolia,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit and Copyright: Olivier Staiger). The original explanation runs about 106 words.

From the explanation

“Fighting clouds and the glow of city lights, a young Moon shines over the western horizon of Mongolia’s capital Ulaan-Baatar. 5 days old and strongly over exposed in this image taken on March 10.”

— APOD editors, September 16, 1997

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: September 16, 1997
Type: Image
Credit: Credit and Copyright: Olivier Staiger
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 106 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, September 16, 1997 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1997-september-16-moon-over-mongolia

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