Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Eiffel Moon

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 17, 2007 is “Eiffel Moon,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Frederic Tapissier). The original explanation runs about 81 words.

Eiffel Moon
Credit & Copyright: Frederic Tapissier Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Celestial and terrestrial lights are featured in this stunning image that includes the Moon in phases of the total lunar eclipse of March 3rd . In the foreground, the distinctively-shaped Eiffel Tower , over 300 meters tall, is a well-known tourist destination and one of the most visited buildings in the world.”

— APOD editors, March 17, 2007

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
March 17, 2007
Type
Image
Credit
Credit & Copyright: Frederic Tapissier
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 81 words

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