... The Old Moon in the New Moon's Arms . ... Credit: Laurent Laveder Explanation: Also known as the Moon's "ashen glow" or "the old Moon in the new Moon's arms", Earthshine is Earthlight reflected from the Moon's night side. This dramatic image of Earthshine and a young crescent Moon was taken by astrophotographer and APOD translator Laurent Laveder from the remote Pic du Midi Observatory on planet Earth. ... NASA Web Site Statements, Warnings, and Disclaimers . ... Bright Planets, Crescent Moon . ...