Astronomy Picture of the Day · January 24, 2024

Earth and Moon from Beyond

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 24, 2024 is “Earth and Moon from Beyond,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: NASA , Artemis I ; Processing: Andy Saunders. The original explanation runs about 146 words.

The Moon and the Earth are pictured before a black background. The Moon appears brown and slightly larger due to its closer proximity to the Artemis 1 camera. The Earth is seen as a cloudy blue orb above the Moon. Please see the explanation — Credit: Image Credit: NASA , Artemis I ; Processing: Andy Saunders Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“What do the Earth and Moon look like from beyond the Moon?”

— APOD editors, January 24, 2024

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: January 24, 2024
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit: NASA , Artemis I ; Processing: Andy Saunders
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 146 words