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Lunar Nearside Collection

The lunar nearside, a captivating celestial spectacle, offers a myriad of enchanting moments

Background imageLunar Nearside Collection: Last quarter waning moon

Last quarter waning moon
August 26, 2005 - Last quarter waning moon

Background imageLunar Nearside Collection: A waxing crescent moon in high resolution

A waxing crescent moon in high resolution

Background imageLunar Nearside Collection: Waxing crescent moon with Earthshine

Waxing crescent moon with Earthshine
December 17, 2012 - Waxing crescent moon with Earthshine

Background imageLunar Nearside Collection: Earths moon and Jupiter separated by six degrees

Earths moon and Jupiter separated by six degrees
The Moon and Jupiter separated by 6 degrees. Jupiter moons Io, Europa, Ganimedes and Calisto are also visible

Background imageLunar Nearside Collection: Four phases of the moon

Four phases of the moon

Background imageLunar Nearside Collection: Quarter Moon

Quarter Moon

Background imageLunar Nearside Collection: Craters Copernicus, Plato, Eratosthenes, and Archimedes near the Montes Apenninus

Craters Copernicus, Plato, Eratosthenes, and Archimedes near the Montes Apenninus mountain range

Background imageLunar Nearside Collection: Gibbous Moon

Gibbous Moon

Background imageLunar Nearside Collection: Waning moon series

Waning moon series

Background imageLunar Nearside Collection: First quarter moon

First quarter moon

Background imageLunar Nearside Collection: The almost full Moon in color

The almost full Moon in color, Buenos Aires, Argentina

Background imageLunar Nearside Collection: The mini-moon of March 5, 2015

The mini-moon of March 5, 2015
The March 5, 2015 mini-moon, the apogee moon, the most distant full moon of 2015. Digitally enhanced with increased vibrance

Background imageLunar Nearside Collection: Color mosaic of the Earths moon

Color mosaic of the Earths moon
This color mosaic of the Earths moon was assembled from 18 images taken by the Galileo spacecraft imaging system through a green filter

Background imageLunar Nearside Collection: The true colors of the moon during the 2010 perigee

The true colors of the moon during the 2010 perigee

Background imageLunar Nearside Collection: Lunar Crater Copernicus surrounded by impact residue

Lunar Crater Copernicus surrounded by impact residue

Background imageLunar Nearside Collection: The moon with the transient Lunar-X visible at the terminator

The moon with the transient Lunar-X visible at the terminator
The moon in colors with the transient Lunar-X feature visible at the terminator

Background imageLunar Nearside Collection: The moon as seen from the Southern Hemisphere

The moon as seen from the Southern Hemisphere, Melbourne, Australia

Background imageLunar Nearside Collection: First quarter moon taken near sunset with sky still bright in twilight

First quarter moon taken near sunset with sky still bright in twilight
April 21, 2010 - First quarter moon taken near sunset with sky still bright in twilight

Background imageLunar Nearside Collection: Mosaic of the lunar nearside

Mosaic of the lunar nearside

Background imageLunar Nearside Collection: Waxing gibbous moon

Waxing gibbous moon

Background imageLunar Nearside Collection: Rupes Recta ridge and craters Pitatus and Tycho

Rupes Recta ridge and craters Pitatus and Tycho

Background imageLunar Nearside Collection: The supermoon of March 19, 2011

The supermoon of March 19, 2011

Background imageLunar Nearside Collection: Close up view of the Moon

Close up view of the Moon

Background imageLunar Nearside Collection: A composite image with fireworks and a new Moon

A composite image with fireworks and a new Moon
A composite image with fireworks and the new Moon from December 2009 in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Background imageLunar Nearside Collection: Waning Moon

Waning Moon

Background imageLunar Nearside Collection: The feature known as Lunar-X visible on the moons surface

The feature known as Lunar-X visible on the moons surface
The feature known as Lunar-X visible only for a few hours on the moon surface

Background imageLunar Nearside Collection: The waxing gibbous moon in a high resolution mosaic

The waxing gibbous moon in a high resolution mosaic, Buenos Aires, Argentina

Background imageLunar Nearside Collection: The limb and terminator of the waxing gibbous moon

The limb and terminator of the waxing gibbous moon

Background imageLunar Nearside Collection: Artists concept of a full moon in the universe at night

Artists concept of a full moon in the universe at night

Background imageLunar Nearside Collection: South terminator of 7 day moon

South terminator of 7 day moon
March 28, 2004 - South terminator of 7 day moon

Background imageLunar Nearside Collection: Waning gibbous moon

Waning gibbous moon

Background imageLunar Nearside Collection: Crescent moon with earthshine

Crescent moon with earthshine
November 24, 2014 - A 2-day-old crescent Moon with Earthshine, set in the stars and deep blue of twilight

Background imageLunar Nearside Collection: Full Moon

Full Moon

Background imageLunar Nearside Collection: Composite image of lunar eclipse, Victoria, Australia

Composite image of lunar eclipse, Victoria, Australia

Background imageLunar Nearside Collection: Artists concept of Ceres, a large asteroid

Artists concept of Ceres, a large asteroid
The crescent moon past first quarter in color, Buenos Aires, Argentina

Background imageLunar Nearside Collection: Digital composite of total lunar eclipse

Digital composite of total lunar eclipse
October 27, 2004 - Digital composite of total lunar eclipse taken from Alberta, Canada

Background imageLunar Nearside Collection: Half-moon

Half-moon

Background imageLunar Nearside Collection: Waxing moon in pink clouds

Waxing moon in pink clouds
April 5, 2014 - The waxing moon as seen from Australia (it looks upside down compared to the view from the northern hemisphere) and seen in the evening twilight sky among pink sunset clouds



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The lunar nearside, a captivating celestial spectacle, offers a myriad of enchanting moments. As the last quarter waning moon gracefully bids farewell to its luminosity, it paves the way for an exquisite transformation. A waxing crescent moon emerges in high resolution, unveiling intricate details that leave stargazers in awe. In this cosmic dance, Earth's moon and Jupiter align with breathtaking precision, their celestial bodies separated by a mere six degrees. The Moon takes center stage as it showcases its four phases - from the mesmerizing Quarter Moon to the delicate Crescent Moon adorned with earthshine. Each phase reveals a unique facet of our lunar companion's beauty. As we traverse through space and time, craters Copernicus, Plato, Eratosthenes, and Archimedes come into view near the majestic Montes Apenninus. These ancient scars on the lunar surface serve as reminders of countless cosmic collisions throughout history. Witnessing the Gibbous Moon in all its glory is truly an ethereal experience. Its radiant illumination captivates observers as they marvel at its magnificence against a backdrop of twinkling stars. The waning moon series commences with grace and elegance; each passing night revealing subtle changes in brightness until it reaches its final phase before renewal begins once more. And then comes the First Quarter Moon - a symbol of balance between light and darkness – casting gentle shadows across our world below. In this vast expanse of celestial wonders lies an invitation to explore beyond what meets our eyes alone. The lunar nearside beckons us to delve deeper into mysteries yet unveiled – to unravel secrets hidden within craters and mountains that have stood witness for eons. So let us gaze upon this extraordinary canvas painted by nature itself - where Earth's closest neighbor dances through time alongside distant planets; where phases shift like clockwork; where craters etch stories onto barren landscapes; where every glimpse brings us closer to understanding the vastness of our universe.