Astronomy Picture of the Day · March 1, 2018

The Lunar X (V)

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 1, 2018 is “The Lunar X (V),” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Henrik Adamsson). The original explanation runs about 165 words.

From the explanation

“The striking X in this lunarscape is easily visible in binoculars or a small telescope, but not too many have seen it. The catch is, this lunar X is fleeting and only apparent in the hours before the Moon’s first quarter phase .”

— APOD editors, March 1, 2018

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: March 1, 2018
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Henrik Adamsson
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 165 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, March 1, 2018 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2018-march-1-the-lunar-x

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