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Friday, the Moon Smiled

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 18, 2017 is “Friday, the Moon Smiled,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Tunç Tezel ( TWAN )). The original explanation runs about 93 words.

Friday, the Moon Smiled
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Tunç Tezel ( TWAN ) Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Friday, an old Moon smiled for early morning risers. Its waning sunlit crescent is captured in this atmospheric scene from clear skies near Bursa, Turkey, planet Earth .”

— APOD editors, November 18, 2017

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
November 18, 2017
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Tunç Tezel ( TWAN )
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 93 words

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Source

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