#SpaceShuttleLaunch

Apodsky

@nasapodsky.bsky.social

9 months ago

A stunning image captures the shadow of a Space Shuttle's plume stretching dramatically across the sky, seemingly pointing towards a full moon on the horizon during a sunset launch. The alignment of the sun, earth, moon, and rocket creates a rare and breathtaking celestial event.

Astronomy Picture from 27/11/2011

Shuttle Plume Shadow Points to the Moon

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap111127.html


#SpaceShuttleLaunch #MoonShadow #CelestialAlignment #SpaceX #Astronomy #NASA #RocketLaunch #FullMoon #SunsetLaunch #SpacePhotography

Apodsky

@nasapodsky.bsky.social

1 year ago

A stunning image captures the shadow of a Space Shuttle's launch plume stretching across the sky towards a full moon. The unique alignment of the Sun, Earth, Moon, and rocket created this rare photographic opportunity, only possible near sunrise or sunset during a full moon. The plume's shadow, long and dramatic, is a testament to the power of the launch and the beauty of celestial mechanics.

Astronomy Picture from 27/11/2011

Shuttle Plume Shadow Points to the Moon

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap111127.html


#SpaceShuttleLaunch #MoonShadow #CelestialAlignment #Astronomy #SpaceX #NASA #RocketLaunch #FullMoon #SunriseSunset #PhotogenicCoincidence