Space

Waxing Gibbous Moon over Minnesota

.A rocketeer aboard the International Space Station snapped this image of the Moon as the station orbited 265 kilometers above the U.S. state of Minnesota on Dec. 17, 2021.Rocketeers aboard the orbital lab take graphics utilizing handheld digital video cameras, generally through windows in the station's cupola, for Staff Earth Observations. Workers participants have actually made numerous lots of photos of the Moon as well as The planet's property, seas, and also ambience.On Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, International Observe the Moon Evening, everyone on Earth is welcomed to find out about lunar scientific research, take part in celestial reviews, and also tribute social and also private relationship to the Moon. Find a celebration to participate the occasion.Photo credit rating: NASA, ESA/Matthias Maurer.