Astronomy Picture of the Day · March 24, 2012

The New Moon in the Old Moon's Arms

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 24, 2012 is “The New Moon in the Old Moon's Arms,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: M. Taha Ghouchkanlu). The original explanation runs about 134 words.

From the explanation

“Also known as the Moon’s ashen glow, Earthshine is Earthlight illuminating the Moon’s night side. Taken on Nowruz , the March 20 equinox, from Esfahan, Iran, planet Earth, this telescopic image captures strong Earthshine from an old Moon .”

— APOD editors, March 24, 2012

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: March 24, 2012
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: M. Taha Ghouchkanlu
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 134 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, March 24, 2012 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2012-march-24-the-new-moon-in-the-old-moons-arms

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