Astronomy Picture of the Day · February 25, 2013

Fly Me to the Moons

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 25, 2013 is “Fly Me to the Moons,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Greg Gibbs ( Capturing the Night). The original explanation runs about 221 words.

From the explanation

“Sometimes the Moon is a busy direction. Last week, for example, our very Moon passed in front of the planet Jupiter.”

— APOD editors, February 25, 2013

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: February 25, 2013
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Greg Gibbs ( Capturing the Night
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 221 words

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Topics in this entry

The Moon Jupiter

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, February 25, 2013 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2013-february-25-fly-me-to-the-moons

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