Astronomy Picture of the Day · February 28, 2014

Möbius Arch Moonrise

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 28, 2014 is “Möbius Arch Moonrise,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Laurie Hatch). The original explanation runs about 135 words.

From the explanation

“Only two days past full, February’s moon shines through thin clouds, rising on the left in this fisheye night skyscape . The moonlight illuminates a weathered, rounded foreground in the Alabama Hills , conveniently located east of Mt.”

— APOD editors, February 28, 2014

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: February 28, 2014
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Laurie Hatch
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 135 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, February 28, 2014 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2014-february-28-mobius-arch-moonrise

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