Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Gibbous Moon beyond Swedish Mountain

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 12, 2023 is “Gibbous Moon beyond Swedish Mountain,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Göran Strand). The original explanation runs about 158 words.

A mostly full moon is seen over a snowy sloping hill. An airplane and contrail are seen just about the Moon. Please see the explanation for more detailed information.
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Göran Strand Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“This is a gibbous Moon. More Earthlings are familiar with a full moon, when the entire face of Luna is lit by the Sun , and a crescent moon , when only a sliver of the Moon’s face is lit.”

— APOD editors, November 12, 2023

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
November 12, 2023
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Göran Strand
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 158 words

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