Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Earthset from the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 4, 2016 is “Earthset from the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: NASA / GSFC / Arizona State U./Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter. The original explanation runs about 186 words.
From the explanation
“On the Moon, the Earth never rises — or sets. If you were to sit on the surface of the Moon, you would see the Earth just hang in the sky.”
— APOD editors, January 4, 2016
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- January 4, 2016
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Image Credit: NASA / GSFC / Arizona State U./Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 186 words