Astronomy Picture of the Day · May 23, 2019

Moons Near Jupiter

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 23, 2019 is “Moons Near Jupiter,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Betul Turksoy). The original explanation runs about 142 words.

From the explanation

“On May 20, a nearly Full Moon and Jupiter shared this telephoto field of view. Captured when a passing cloud bank dimmed the moonlight, the single exposure reveals the familiar face of our fair planet’s own large natural satellite, along with bright Jupiter (lower right) and some of its Galilean moons .”

— APOD editors, May 23, 2019

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: May 23, 2019
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Betul Turksoy
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 142 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, May 23, 2019 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2019-may-23-moons-near-jupiter

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