Astronomy Picture of the Day · January 28, 2022

Western Moon, Eastern Sea

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 28, 2022 is “Western Moon, Eastern Sea,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Tom Glenn). The original explanation runs about 154 words.

From the explanation

“The Mare Orientale , Latin for Eastern Sea, is one of the most striking large scale lunar features. The youngest of the large lunar impact basins it’s very difficult to see from an earthbound perspective .”

— APOD editors, January 28, 2022

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: January 28, 2022
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Tom Glenn
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 154 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, January 28, 2022 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2022-january-28-western-moon-eastern-sea

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