Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Space Station Silhouette on the Moon

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 18, 2025 is “Space Station Silhouette on the Moon,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Eric Holland). The original explanation runs about 152 words.

A detailed view of part of Earth's Moon is shown with many craters visible. On the lower right, silhouetted against the comparatively bright Moon, is a small dark silhouette of the International Space Station. Many of the solar panels on th
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Eric Holland Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“What’s that unusual spot on the Moon? It’s the International Space Station .”

— APOD editors, June 18, 2025

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
June 18, 2025
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Eric Holland
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 152 words

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