Astronomy Picture of the Day · April 20, 2018

Moon in the Hyades

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 20, 2018 is “Moon in the Hyades,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Jerry Lodriguss ( Catching the Light )). The original explanation runs about 105 words.

From the explanation

“Have you seen the Moon lately ? On April 18, its waxing sunlit crescent moved through planet Earth’s night across a background of stars in the Hyades .”

— APOD editors, April 20, 2018

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: April 20, 2018
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Jerry Lodriguss ( Catching the Light )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 105 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, April 20, 2018 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2018-april-20-moon-in-the-hyades

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