Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

A Moon Dressed Like Saturn

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 2, 2022 is “A Moon Dressed Like Saturn,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Francisco Sojuel). The original explanation runs about 131 words.

The featured image shows a crescent Moon over a city and volcano with a flat cloud running through the center that makes the Moon like a bit like the planet Saturn. Please see the explanation for more detailed information.
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Francisco Sojuel Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Why does Saturn appear so big? It doesn’t — what is pictured are foreground clouds on Earth crossing in front of the Moon .”

— APOD editors, August 2, 2022

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
August 2, 2022
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Francisco Sojuel
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 131 words

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Source

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