Astronomy Picture of the Day · May 3, 2018

Opposite the Setting Sun

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 3, 2018 is “Opposite the Setting Sun,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Roy Spencer). The original explanation runs about 127 words.

From the explanation

“On April 30, a Full Moon rose opposite the setting Sun. Its yellowish moonglow silhouettes a low tree-lined ridge along Lewis Mountain in this northeastern Alabama skyscape.”

— APOD editors, May 3, 2018

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: May 3, 2018
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Roy Spencer
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 127 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, May 3, 2018 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2018-may-3-opposite-the-setting-sun

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