Astronomy Picture of the Day · September 12, 2018

Lunations

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 12, 2018 is “Lunations,” a video. It is credited to Video Credit: Data: Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter ; Animation: NASA ‘s Scientific Visualization Studio ; Music: The Blue Danube ( Johann Strauss II ). The original explanation runs about 144 words.

From the explanation

“Our Moon’s appearance changes nightly. As the Moon orbits the Earth , the half illuminated by the Sun first becomes increasingly visible, then decreasingly visible.”

— APOD editors, September 12, 2018

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: September 12, 2018
Type: Video
Credit: Credit: Video Credit: Data: Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter ; Animation: NASA ‘s Scientific Visualization Studio ; Music: The Blue Danube ( Johann Strauss II )
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Explanation length: About 144 words

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The Moon The Sun

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, September 12, 2018 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2018-september-12-lunations

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