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APOD: 2026 August 1 – Buck Moon and Belt of Venus
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day features a July 28 photograph of the full 'Buck Moon' rising over Krk Island, Croatia.
Why it matters
The upcoming New Moon on August 12 will result in a total solar eclipse.
The details
- The image displays Earth's shadow as a diffuse gray band.
- The Belt of Venus is a pinkish arch of backscattered sunlight.
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