Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Hesiodus Sunrise Ray

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 27, 2010 is “Hesiodus Sunrise Ray,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Stefan Seip ( TWAN )). The original explanation runs about 167 words.

Hesiodus Sunrise Ray
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Stefan Seip ( TWAN ) Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Stark shadows of mountains and crater walls stand out along the lunar terminator, or shadow line between night and day, in this telescopic image. Of course, if viewed from the lunar surface near the terminator line, the Sun would be rising and still close to the lunar horizon.”

— APOD editors, March 27, 2010

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
March 27, 2010
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Stefan Seip ( TWAN )
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 167 words

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