A stunning nighttime view of a waxing crescent moon setting over the New York City skyline on January 1st. The bright planet Venus is visible above the western horizon. The Statue of Liberty is silhouetted on the left, providing a terrestrial anchor to this celestial scene. The moon is about 10% illuminated, and the hazy urban sky adds a warm glow to the image.

Astronomy Picture from 06/01/2017

New York Harbor Moonset

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap170106.html


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