Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Moon Rising Between Starships

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 22, 2021 is “Moon Rising Between Starships,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: John Kraus). The original explanation runs about 108 words.

Moon Rising Between Starships
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: John Kraus Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“What’s that on either side of the Moon? Starships .”

— APOD editors, February 22, 2021

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
February 22, 2021
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: John Kraus
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 108 words

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