Astronomy Picture of the Day · April 3, 2025

The Da Vinci Glow

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 3, 2025 is “The Da Vinci Glow,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Giorgia Hofer). The original explanation runs about 130 words.

From the explanation

“A 26 hour old Moon poses behind the craggy outline of the Italian Dolomites in this twilight mountain and skyscape. The one second long exposure was captured near moonset on March 30.”

— APOD editors, April 3, 2025

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: April 3, 2025
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Giorgia Hofer
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 130 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, April 3, 2025 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2025-april-3-the-da-vinci-glow

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