Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Mare Frigoris

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 8, 2020 is “Mare Frigoris,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Matt Smith). The original explanation runs about 117 words.

Mare Frigoris
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Matt Smith Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Lighter than typically dark, smooth, mare the Mare Frigoris lies in the far lunar north. Also known as the Sea of Cold, it stretches across the familiar lunar nearside in this close up of the waxing gibbous Moon’s north polar region.”

— APOD editors, October 8, 2020

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
October 8, 2020
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Matt Smith
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 117 words

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