Astronomy Picture of the Day · January 29, 2021

North American Nightscape

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 29, 2021 is “North American Nightscape,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Composite Image Credit & Copyright: Liron Gertsman). The original explanation runs about 167 words.

From the explanation

“On January 21, light from the Moon near first quarter illuminated the foreground in this snowy mountain and night scene. Known as The Lions, the striking pair of mountain peaks are north of Vancouver , British Colombia, Canada, North America, planet Earth.”

— APOD editors, January 29, 2021

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: January 29, 2021
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Composite Image Credit & Copyright: Liron Gertsman
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 167 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, January 29, 2021 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2021-january-29-north-american-nightscape

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