Aug 15, 2024, 08:47 PM IST
NASA, the US space agency, frequently shares stunning images of the moon, including a collection of 10 breathtaking images.
The image depicts the moon above the troposphere, the Earth's lowest and most dense atmosphere.
NASA astronaut onboard STS-103 captured a stunning image of the full moon against the backdrop of the blackness of space over Earth's horizon.
The image captures the full moon perfectly above Earth's horizon.
The moon's image depicts a heavily cratered landscape with large, dark, basaltic plains resulting from early volcanic eruptions.
The image depicts a partially lit moon in its crescent phase, with most sunlight illuminating its far side.
NASA's image depicts the 'Harvest Moon', the full moon closest to the start of fall or the autumnal equinox.
The image showcases a 'Super Blue Moon', which occurs when the moon's orbit is closest to Earth.
The image showcases the final sliver layer of a crescent moon before it enters its full moon phase.