Astronomy Picture of the Day · February 28, 2013

Snow Moon for a Snowy Planet

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 28, 2013 is “Snow Moon for a Snowy Planet,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Göran Strand). The original explanation runs about 122 words.

From the explanation

“The alarmingly tall inhabitants of this small, snowy planet cast long shadows in bright moonlight. Of course, the snowy planet is actually planet Earth and the wide-angle mosaic, shown as a little planet projection, was recorded on February 25 during the long northern night of the Full Snow Moon .”

— APOD editors, February 28, 2013

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: February 28, 2013
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Göran Strand
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 122 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, February 28, 2013 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2013-february-28-snow-moon-for-a-snowy-planet

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