A stunning, high-resolution composite image of the Moon, created from 29 near-terminator lunar strips captured by NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter. The lack of a visible terminator highlights the long shadows, emphasizing the three-dimensional texture of the lunar surface. The image showcases the maria (darker, flatter regions) and numerous craters in exquisite detail.
Astronomy Picture from 15/02/2022
Terminator Moon
Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap220215.html
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