Astronomy Picture of the Day · October 4, 2025

The Rotating Moon

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 4, 2025 is “The Rotating Moon,” a video. It is credited to Video Credit: NASA , Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter , Arizona State U.. The original explanation runs about 171 words.

From the explanation

“No one on Earth sees the Moon rotate like this. That’s because the Moon is tidally locked in synchronous rotation , showing only one side to denizens of our fair planet.”

— APOD editors, October 4, 2025

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: October 4, 2025
Type: Video
Credit: Credit: Video Credit: NASA , Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter , Arizona State U.
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 171 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, October 4, 2025 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2025-october-4-the-rotating-moon

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