Science and Exploration

Photo: Last Quarter Moon As Seen From The International Space Station

By Keith Cowing
May 24, 2013
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A last quarter moon appears at the center of this night time photo taken from the International Space Station in Earth orbit. A thin line of the planet’s atmosphere is the other illuminated object in the picture. ISS028-E-030097 (22 Aug. 2011) — high res (1.5 M) low res (38 K)

A last quarter moon appears at the center of this night time photo taken from the International Space Station in Earth orbit. A thin line of the planet’s atmosphere is the other illuminated object in the picture. ISS028-E-030097 (22 Aug. 2011) — high res (1.5 M) low res (38 K)

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