Astronomy Picture of the Day · June 7, 2008

June's Young Crescent Moon

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 7, 2008 is “June's Young Crescent Moon,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Miguel Claro). The original explanation runs about 136 words.

From the explanation

“Serene skyviews were enjoyed across planet Earth earlier this week with a young crescent Moon low in the western sky just after sunset. Recorded on June 4, this colorful example includes a quiet beach in the foreground with the city lights of Lisbon, Portugal, and the Sintra Mountains along the horizon.”

— APOD editors, June 7, 2008

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: June 7, 2008
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Miguel Claro
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 136 words

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The Moon

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, June 7, 2008 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2008-june-7-junes-young-crescent-moon

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