Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Gallery:

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 27, 2024 is “Gallery:,” an image. It is credited to Moon Eclipses Saturn in August 2024 Tomorrow’s picture: hole flower < | Archive | Submissions | Index | Search | Calendar | RSS | Education | About APOD | Discuss | > Authors & editors: Robert Nemiroff (MTU) & Jerry Bonnell (UMCP) NASA Official: Amber Straughn Specific rights apply. NASA Web Privacy, Accessibility, Notices; A service of: ASD at NASA / GSFC, NASA Science Activation & Michigan Tech.. The original explanation runs about 160 words.

A picture of the edge of the Earth's familiar Moon takes up the right part of the frame, while a partial image of Saturn is visible just behind it on the left. Please see the explanation for more detailed information.
Credit: Moon Eclipses Saturn in August 2024 Tomorrow’s picture: hole flower < | Archive | Submissions | Index | Search | Calendar | RSS | Education | About APOD | Discuss | > Authors & editors: Robert Nemiroff (MTU) & Jerry Bonnell (UMCP) NASA Official: Amber Straughn Specific rights apply. NASA Web Privacy, Accessibility, Notices; A service of: ASD at NASA / GSFC, NASA Science Activation & Michigan Tech. Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“What if Saturn disappeared? Sometimes, it does.”

— APOD editors, August 27, 2024

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
August 27, 2024
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Moon Eclipses Saturn in August 2024 Tomorrow’s picture: hole flower < | Archive | Submissions | Index | Search | Calendar | RSS | Education | About APOD | Discuss | > Authors & editors: Robert Nemiroff (MTU) & Jerry Bonnell (UMCP) NASA Official: Amber Straughn Specific rights apply. NASA Web Privacy, Accessibility, Notices; A service of: ASD at NASA / GSFC, NASA Science Activation & Michigan Tech.
Copyright
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Explanation length
About 160 words

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