Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Plane Crossing Crescent Moon

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 4, 2023 is “Plane Crossing Crescent Moon,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Juned Patel). The original explanation runs about 143 words.

A thin crescent moon is shown with a bright red contrail going through it, right to left. Please see the explanation for more detailed information.
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Juned Patel Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“No, the Moon is not a bow, and no, it did not shoot out a plane like an arrow. What is pictured is a chance superposition.”

— APOD editors, December 4, 2023

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
December 4, 2023
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Juned Patel
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 143 words

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Source

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