Astronomy Picture of the Day · February 1, 2022

Moon Phases 2022

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 1, 2022 is “Moon Phases 2022,” a video. It is credited to Video Credit: Data: Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter ; Animation: NASA ‘s Scientific Visualization Studio ; Music: Build the Future ( Universal Production Music ), Alexander Hitchens. The original explanation runs about 174 words.

From the explanation

“What will the Moon phase be on your birthday this year? It is hard to predict because the Moon’s appearance changes nightly.”

— APOD editors, February 1, 2022

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: February 1, 2022
Type: Video
Credit: Credit: Video Credit: Data: Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter ; Animation: NASA ‘s Scientific Visualization Studio ; Music: Build the Future ( Universal Production Music ), Alexander Hitchens
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 174 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, February 1, 2022 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2022-february-1-moon-phases-2022

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