Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Alaskan Moondogs

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 21, 2016 is “Alaskan Moondogs,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Sebastian Saarloos). The original explanation runs about 138 words.

Alaskan Moondogs
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Sebastian Saarloos Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“What’s happened to the sky? Moonlight illuminates a snowy scene in this night land and skyscape made on 2013 January from Lower Miller Creek, Alaska , USA .”

— APOD editors, March 21, 2016

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
March 21, 2016
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Sebastian Saarloos
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 138 words

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Source

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