Astronomy Picture of the Day · May 3, 2021

Apollo 11: Earth, Moon, Spaceship

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 3, 2021 is “Apollo 11: Earth, Moon, Spaceship,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: NASA , Apollo 11 ; Restoration – Toby Ord. The original explanation runs about 141 words.

A picture of the Apollo 11 spaceship Eagle returning from the Moon's surface with Earth in the background. Please see the explanation for more detailed information. — Credit: Image Credit: NASA , Apollo 11 ; Restoration – Toby Ord Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“After the most famous voyage of modern times, it was time to go home.”

— APOD editors, May 3, 2021

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: May 3, 2021
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit: NASA , Apollo 11 ; Restoration – Toby Ord
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 141 words