Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Moon Struck

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 8, 1999 is “Moon Struck,” an image. It is credited to Credit: courtesy David Palmer (LHEA/ GSFC). The original explanation runs about 213 words.

Moon Struck
Credit: courtesy David Palmer (LHEA/ GSFC) Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Craters produced by ancient impacts on the airless Moon have long been a familiar sight . But now observers have seen elusive optical flashes on the lunar surface – likely the fleeting result of impacting meteoroids.”

— APOD editors, December 8, 1999

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
December 8, 1999
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: courtesy David Palmer (LHEA/ GSFC)
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 213 words

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