Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Planet Earth at Twilight
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 22, 2020 is “Planet Earth at Twilight,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: ISS Expedition 2 Crew , Gateway to Astronaut Photography of Earth , NASA. The original explanation runs about 131 words.
From the explanation
“No sudden, sharp boundary marks the passage of day into night in this gorgeous view of ocean and clouds over our fair planet Earth . Instead, the shadow line or terminator is diffuse and shows the gradual transition to darkness we experience as twilight.”
— APOD editors, April 22, 2020
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- April 22, 2020
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Image Credit: ISS Expedition 2 Crew , Gateway to Astronaut Photography of Earth , NASA
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 131 words