Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Shipwreck at Moonset

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 24, 2018 is “Shipwreck at Moonset,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Vikas Chander). The original explanation runs about 113 words.

Shipwreck at Moonset
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Vikas Chander Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“A crescent Moon is about to sink under the western horizon in this sea and night skyscape. The atmospheric photo was taken on September 11 from the desert shore along the Skeleton Coast of Namibia.”

— APOD editors, November 24, 2018

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
November 24, 2018
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Vikas Chander
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 113 words

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Source

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