Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

From Moonrise to Sunset

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 22, 2008 is “From Moonrise to Sunset,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Miguel Claro). The original explanation runs about 146 words.

From Moonrise to Sunset
Credit & Copyright: Miguel Claro Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“In this panorama of Earth and sky recorded on Thursday, November 13, the Full Moon rises along the eastern horizon at the far left. Of course, the Full Moon rises at sunset and that Thursday’s setting Sun was also captured at the far right.”

— APOD editors, November 22, 2008

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
November 22, 2008
Type
Image
Credit
Credit & Copyright: Miguel Claro
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 146 words

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