Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Gibbous Europa
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 15, 2013 is “Gibbous Europa,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit: Galileo Project , JPL , NASA ; Copyright: reprocessed by Ted Stryk). The original explanation runs about 189 words.
From the explanation
“Although the phase of this moon might appear familiar, the moon itself might not. In fact, this gibbous phase shows part of Jupiter ‘s moon Europa .”
— APOD editors, December 15, 2013
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- December 15, 2013
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Image Credit: Galileo Project , JPL , NASA ; Copyright: reprocessed by Ted Stryk
- Copyright
- Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 189 words