Astronomy Picture of the Day · June 19, 2003

The Moon Maiden

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 19, 2003 is “The Moon Maiden,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Drawing Credit & Copyright: Lucy Whitehouse (c/o D. Whitehouse )). The original explanation runs about 175 words.

From the explanation

“Along the northwestern reaches of the lunar near side , the Sinus Iridum or Bay of Rainbows appropriately lies at the edge of the Moon’s smooth, dark Sea of Rains (Mare Imbrium).”

— APOD editors, June 19, 2003

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: June 19, 2003
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Drawing Credit & Copyright: Lucy Whitehouse (c/o D. Whitehouse )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 175 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, June 19, 2003 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2003-june-19-the-moon-maiden

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