Astronomy Picture of the Day · December 9, 2004

Jupiter and the Moon's Shadowed Horizon

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 9, 2004 is “Jupiter and the Moon's Shadowed Horizon,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Jimmy Westlake ( Colorado Mountain College )). The original explanation runs about 144 words.

From the explanation

“Early Tuesday morning, December 7th, June Croft thought the southeastern sky above Atmore, Alabama, USA was beautiful. Watching the Moon rise through gossamer clouds, she noted, “ … the crescent Moon looked like it was held in the sky by a star just off its shadowed horizon.””

— APOD editors, December 9, 2004

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: December 9, 2004
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Jimmy Westlake ( Colorado Mountain College )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 144 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, December 9, 2004 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2004-december-9-jupiter-and-the-moons-shadowed-horizon

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