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Full Moon. The Moon appears full when it is on the opposite side of the Earth
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Full Moon. The Moon appears full when it is on the opposite side of the Earth
Full Moon. The Moon appears full when it is on the opposite side of the Earth from the Sun during its orbit, when it presents its full sunlit face to Earth. The lunar hemisphere that faces Earth has bright highlands and dark seas, or maria, which are lowland plains full of dark solidified lava. Several large, bright craters are also seen. At lower centre is Tycho, whose rays of ejected material cover much of the hemisphere. At centre left is bright Copernicus with the slightly fainter Kepler just left and below it. Photographed from California, USA, on 2 March 2007
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2007 California Circle Circular Circular Circle Circles Copernicus Crater Craters Full Kepler Lunar Mare Maria Moon Night Sky Planetary Round Round Shape Rounded Seas Solar System Tycho Us A Mono Chrome
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This stunning print captures the mesmerizing beauty of a full moon, showcasing its complete sunlit face as it appears on the opposite side of Earth from the Sun. The lunar hemisphere facing our planet reveals a captivating contrast between bright highlands and dark seas, known as maria, which are lowland plains formed by solidified lava. Numerous large and luminous craters adorn this celestial body's surface, with Tycho taking center stage at the lower center. Its rays of ejected material extend across a significant portion of the hemisphere, adding an ethereal touch to this cosmic portrait. Bright Copernicus commands attention at center left, accompanied by Kepler slightly fainter just below and to its left. This awe-inspiring photograph was taken in California, USA on March 2nd, 2007 - offering us a glimpse into our night sky during that specific moment in time. The circular shape of the moon is beautifully captured here in monochrome tones, emphasizing its rounded form against the backdrop of infinite space. As we marvel at this image from Science Photo Library's collection, we are reminded of humanity's enduring fascination with astronomy and our place within the vastness of the solar system.
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