Space

Waxing Gibbous Moon over Minnesota

.A rocketeer aboard the International Spaceport station snapped this image of the Moon as the station orbited 265 kilometers over the U.S. state of Minnesota on Dec. 17, 2021.Rocketeers aboard the periodic laboratory take graphics making use of portable digital video cameras, often with home windows in the station's cupola, for Crew Earth Opinions. Crew participants have produced numerous 1000s of photos of the Moon as well as Earth's property, oceans, and environment.On Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, International Observe the Moon Evening, everyone on Earth is actually welcomed to learn about lunar science, take part in celestial monitorings, and tribute cultural and also private connection to the Moon. Find an occasion to participate in the celebration.Picture credit: NASA, ESA/Matthias Maurer.