Astronomy Picture of the Day . ... 19.06.2003 . ... Credit: Lucy Whitehouse (c/o D. Whitehouse ) Explanation: Along the northwestern reaches of the lunar near side , the Sinus Iridium or Bay of Rainbows appropriately lies at the edge of the Moon's smooth, dark Sea of Rains (Mare Imbrium). ... Still gazing across the lunar bay, the moon maiden inspired this drawing by modern day astronomer, Lucy Whitehouse. ... NASA Web Site Statements, Warnings, and Disclaimers . ... Publications with keywords: Moon . ...