Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Gibbous Europa
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 8, 2009 is “Gibbous Europa,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Galileo Project , JPL , NASA ; reprocessed by Ted Stryk. The original explanation runs about 172 words.
From the explanation
“Although the phase of this moon might appear familiar, the moon itself might not. In fact, this gibbous phase shows part of Jupiter ‘s moon Europa .”
— APOD editors, March 8, 2009
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- March 8, 2009
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Galileo Project , JPL , NASA ; reprocessed by Ted Stryk
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 172 words