Waxing Gibbous Moon in Clear Blue Sky
Friday, December 26th, 2025 at 11:49:16 PM · 2025/Yosemite Snow
This astronomical photograph captures the moon in its waxing gibbous phase, approximately three-quarters illuminated, against a gradient blue sky. The moon's surface features are clearly visible, including prominent craters and maria (dark lunar plains). The image was taken during daylight hours, as evidenced by the blue sky, which creates a striking contrast with the pale lunar surface. The clarity of the shot reveals fine details in the moon's topography along the terminator line where light meets shadow.
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