Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

All the Water on Planet Earth

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 26, 2022 is “All the Water on Planet Earth,” an image. It is credited to Illustration Credit: Jack Cook, Adam Nieman, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution ; Data source: Igor Shiklomanov. The original explanation runs about 157 words.

The featured illustration shows Earth as it might look without water, while small blue beads depicting all of Earth's ocean and fresh water hover on the upper left. Please see the explanation for more detailed information.
Credit: Illustration Credit: Jack Cook, Adam Nieman, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution ; Data source: Igor Shiklomanov Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“How much of planet Earth is made of water? Very little, actually.”

— APOD editors, September 26, 2022

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
September 26, 2022
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Illustration Credit: Jack Cook, Adam Nieman, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution ; Data source: Igor Shiklomanov
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 157 words

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