Astronomy Picture of the Day · February 26, 2009

Moon, Mercury, Jupiter, Mars

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 26, 2009 is “Moon, Mercury, Jupiter, Mars,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Mike Salway). The original explanation runs about 108 words.

From the explanation

“When the Moon rose in predawn skies on February 23rd, it sported a sunlit crescent. It also offered early morning risers a tantalizing view of earthshine , the dark portion of the lunar disk illuminated by sunlight reflected from the Earth.”

— APOD editors, February 26, 2009

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: February 26, 2009
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Mike Salway
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 108 words

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The Moon Mars Jupiter

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, February 26, 2009 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2009-february-26-moon-mercury-jupiter-mars

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