Astronomy Picture of the Day · April 23, 2016

Milky Way in Moonlight

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 23, 2016 is “Milky Way in Moonlight,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Babak Tafreshi ( TWAN )). The original explanation runs about 105 words.

From the explanation

“A waning crescent moon, early morning twilight, and Al Hamra’s city lights on the horizon can’t hide the central Milky Way in this skyscape from planet Earth.”

— APOD editors, April 23, 2016

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: April 23, 2016
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Babak Tafreshi ( TWAN )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 105 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, April 23, 2016 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2016-april-23-milky-way-in-moonlight

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