Astronomy Picture of the Day · January 6, 2017

New York Harbor Moonset

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 6, 2017 is “New York Harbor Moonset,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Stan Honda). The original explanation runs about 142 words.

From the explanation

“Moonset on January 1 is captured in this sea and night sky snapshot from the port city of New York. Its warm moonlight shining through haze and thin clouds, this New Year’s Moon was about 3 days old, in a waxing crescent phase .”

— APOD editors, January 6, 2017

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: January 6, 2017
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Stan Honda
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 142 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, January 6, 2017 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2017-january-6-new-york-harbor-moonset

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