Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Moon Shadow versus Sun Reflection
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 17, 2017 is “Moon Shadow versus Sun Reflection,” a video. It is credited to Image Credit: Himawari -8, NASA ‘s SVS ( GSFC ). The original explanation runs about 170 words.
Watch the video on the original page From the explanation
“What are those lights and shadows crossing the Earth? As the featured five-second time-lapse video progresses, a full day on planet Earth is depicted as seen from Japan ‘s Himawari-8 satellite in geostationary orbit high above the Pacific Ocean .”
— APOD editors, July 17, 2017
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- July 17, 2017
- Type
- Video
- Credit
- Credit: Image Credit: Himawari -8, NASA ‘s SVS ( GSFC )
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 170 words