Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Moon Near the Edge

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 12, 2025 is “Moon Near the Edge,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Jordi Coy). The original explanation runs about 144 words.

Moon Near the Edge
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Jordi Coy Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Most of us watch the Moon at night. But the Moon spends nearly as many daylight hours above our horizon, though in bright daytime skies the lunar disk looks pale and can be a little harder to see.”

— APOD editors, April 12, 2025

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
April 12, 2025
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Jordi Coy
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 144 words

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Source

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