Astronomy Picture of the Day · August 7, 2015

Full Moon, Full Earth

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 7, 2015 is “Full Moon, Full Earth,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: NASA , NOAA/DSCOVR. The original explanation runs about 213 words.

From the explanation

“The Moon was new on July 16. Its familiar nearside facing the surface of planet Earth was in shadow.”

— APOD editors, August 7, 2015

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: August 7, 2015
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit: NASA , NOAA/DSCOVR
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 213 words