Astronomy Picture of the Day · December 4, 2017

Earth and Moon

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 4, 2017 is “Earth and Moon,” a video. It is credited to Images Credit: NASA , JPL , Galileo Project ; Processing & License: Gordan Ugarkovic. The original explanation runs about 149 words.

From the explanation

“On rare occasions, the Earth and Moon are photographed together. One of most spectacular times this occurred was 25 years ago this month when the Jupiter-bound Galileo spacecraft zoomed past our home planetary system.”

— APOD editors, December 4, 2017

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: December 4, 2017
Type: Video
Credit: Credit: Images Credit: NASA , JPL , Galileo Project ; Processing & License: Gordan Ugarkovic
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 149 words

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The Moon Jupiter

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, December 4, 2017 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2017-december-4-earth-and-moon

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