Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Moon over ISS

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 6, 2020 is “Moon over ISS,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Derek Demeter ( Emil Buehler Planetarium )). The original explanation runs about 163 words.

Moon over ISS
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Derek Demeter ( Emil Buehler Planetarium ) Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Completing one orbit of our fair planet in 90 minutes the International Space Station can easily be spotted by eye as a very bright star moving through the night sky. Have you seen it?”

— APOD editors, November 6, 2020

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
November 6, 2020
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Derek Demeter ( Emil Buehler Planetarium )
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 163 words

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Source

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