Astronomy Picture of the Day · February 28, 2023

Crescent Moon Beyond Greek Temple

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 28, 2023 is “Crescent Moon Beyond Greek Temple,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Elias Chasiotis). The original explanation runs about 149 words.

A picture of the remnant pillars of Poseiden is shown, an ancient Greek Temple. In the middle of the ruins, far in the distance, is a crescent Moon. Please see the explanation for more detailed information. — Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Elias Chasiotis Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Why is a thin crescent moon never seen far from a horizon? Because the only geometry that gives a thin crescent lunar phase occurs when the Moon appears close to the Sun in the sky.”

— APOD editors, February 28, 2023

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: February 28, 2023
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Elias Chasiotis
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 149 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, February 28, 2023 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2023-february-28-crescent-moon-beyond-greek-temple

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