Astronomy Picture of the Day · July 27, 2022

Crepuscular Moon Rays over Denmark

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 27, 2022 is “Crepuscular Moon Rays over Denmark,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Ruslan Merzlyakov ( astrorms )). The original explanation runs about 179 words.

The featured image shows the Moon rising over water surrounded by bright rays that peek through clouds. Please see the explanation for more detailed information. — Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Ruslan Merzlyakov ( astrorms ) Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“This moon made quite an entrance. Typically, a moonrise is quiet and serene.”

— APOD editors, July 27, 2022

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: July 27, 2022
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Ruslan Merzlyakov ( astrorms )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 179 words