Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Rotating Moon from LRO
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 2, 2024 is “Rotating Moon from LRO,” a video. It is credited to Video Credit: NASA , LRO , Arizona State U.. The original explanation runs about 170 words.
Watch the video on the original page From the explanation
“No one, presently, sees the Moon rotate like this. That’s because the Earth’s moon is tidally locked to the Earth, showing us only one side .”
— APOD editors, June 2, 2024
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- June 2, 2024
- Type
- Video
- Credit
- Credit: Video Credit: NASA , LRO , Arizona State U.
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 170 words