Astronomy Picture of the Day · January 26, 2013

Alaskan Moondogs

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 26, 2013 is “Alaskan Moondogs,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Sebastian Saarloos). The original explanation runs about 123 words.

From the explanation

“Moonlight illuminates a snowy scene in this night land and skyscape made on January 17 from Lower Miller Creek, Alaska, USA. Overexposed near the mountainous western horizon is the first quarter Moon itself, surrounded by an icy halo and flanked left and right by moondogs .”

— APOD editors, January 26, 2013

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: January 26, 2013
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Sebastian Saarloos
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 123 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, January 26, 2013 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2013-january-26-alaskan-moondogs

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