Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Rima Hyginus

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 22, 2025 is “Rima Hyginus,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Vincenzo Mirabella). The original explanation runs about 133 words.

Rima Hyginus
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Vincenzo Mirabella Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Rima Hyginus is a spectacular fissure , some 220 kilometers long, found near the center of the lunar near side . Easy to spot in telescopic views of the Moon, it stretches top left to bottom right across this lunar closeup.”

— APOD editors, February 22, 2025

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
February 22, 2025
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Vincenzo Mirabella
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 133 words

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Source

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