Astronomy Picture of the Day · April 11, 2008

At first, he couldn't see the Moon

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 11, 2008 is “At first, he couldn't see the Moon,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Laurent Laveder ( PixHeaven.net / TWAN )). The original explanation runs about 166 words.

From the explanation

“At first, he couldn’t see it, but searching with binoculars along a cloudy western horizon near sunset, photographer Laurent Laveder finally spotted a delicate lunar crescent. Captured in this dramatic picture on April 6th from Bretagne, France, the Moon was only 15 hours and 38 minutes old.”

— APOD editors, April 11, 2008

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: April 11, 2008
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Laurent Laveder ( PixHeaven.net / TWAN )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 166 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, April 11, 2008 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2008-april-11-at-first-he-couldnt-see-the-moon

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