A breathtaking half-second exposure captures a thin crescent moon appearing as a bright curving line against a vibrant red sunset over the ocean in Anping, Taiwan. The image showcases the interplay of light from the sun, reflected by the moon and earth, creating a mesmerizing celestial event. The nearly invisible moon is partially masked by the Earth's red sunset glow, highlighting the subtle beauty of this celestial alignment.

Astronomy Picture from 14/08/2013

Moonset from Taiwan

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap130814.html


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