Moon Phase and Libration, 2020 South Up 4K UHD

The phase and libration of the Moon for 2020, at hourly intervals. Includes supplemental graphics that display the Moon's orbit, subsolar and sub-Earth points, and the Moon's distance from Earth at true scale. Craters near the terminator are labeled, as are Apollo landing sites and maria and other albedo features in sunlight.


Ernie Wright (USRA): Lead VisualizerDavid Ladd (USRA): Lead ProducerNoah Petro (NASA/GSFC): Lead ScientistJohn Keller (NASA/GSFC): Scientist / Public domain