Astronomy Picture of the Day · February 9, 2002

Moon Over Mongolia

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 9, 2002 is “Moon Over Mongolia,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Olivier Staiger). The original explanation runs about 141 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 . The thin sunlit crescent is about 2 days old and strongly over exposed in this image taken on March 10, 1997.”

— APOD editors, February 9, 2002

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: February 9, 2002
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Olivier Staiger
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 141 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, February 9, 2002 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2002-february-9-moon-over-mongolia

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