Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

South Pacific Shadowset

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 24, 2024 is “South Pacific Shadowset,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Jin Wang). The original explanation runs about 166 words.

South Pacific Shadowset
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Jin Wang Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“The full Moon and Earth’s shadow set together in this island skyscape. The alluring scene was captured Tuesday morning, August 20, from Fiji, South Pacific Ocean, planet Earth.”

— APOD editors, August 24, 2024

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
August 24, 2024
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Jin Wang
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 166 words

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Source

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