Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Find the Man in the Moon

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 15, 2024 is “Find the Man in the Moon,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Dani Caxete). The original explanation runs about 165 words.

Earth's Moon is shown just beyond a rocky hill. The Moon is near full phase. On the hill the silhouette of a person looking through a telescope can be seen. A rollover darkens part of the Moon that looks to some like a human face. Please se
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Dani Caxete Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Have you ever seen the Man in the Moon? This common question plays on the ability of humans to see pareidolia — imagining familiar icons where they don’t actually exist.”

— APOD editors, September 15, 2024

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
September 15, 2024
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Dani Caxete
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 165 words

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Source

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