Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Old Moon in the New Moon's Arms
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 20, 2018 is “Old Moon in the New Moon's Arms,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Yuri Beletsky ( Carnegie Las Campanas Observatory , TWAN )). The original explanation runs about 133 words.
From the explanation
“Also known as the Moon’s “ashen glow” or the “Old Moon in the New Moon’s arms”, earthshine is earthlight reflected from the Moon’s night side. This stunning image of earthshine from a young crescent moon was taken from Las Campanas Observatory, Atacama Desert, Chile, planet Earth near moonset on January 18.”
— APOD editors, January 20, 2018
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- January 20, 2018
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Yuri Beletsky ( Carnegie Las Campanas Observatory , TWAN )
- Copyright
- Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 133 words