Astronomy Picture of the Day · November 10, 2018

The Old Moon in the Young Moon's Arms

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 10, 2018 is “The Old Moon in the Young Moon's Arms,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Stan Honda). The original explanation runs about 136 words.

From the explanation

“Tonight the Moon is young again , but this stunning image of a young Moon near the western horizon was taken just after sunset on October 10. On the lunar disk Earthshine, earthlight reflected from the Moon’s night side, is embraced by the slim, sunlit crescent just over 2 days old.”

— APOD editors, November 10, 2018

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: November 10, 2018
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Stan Honda
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 136 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, November 10, 2018 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2018-november-10-the-old-moon-in-the-young-moons-arms

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