Astronomy Picture of the Day . ... 3.12.2003 . ... Credit: Michael Connelley ( U. Hawaii ) Explanation: How can the Moon rise through a mountain? It cannot -- what was photographed here is a moonrise through the shadow of a large volcano . ... Cloud tops below Mauna Kea's summit have unusually flat tops, indicating a decrease in air moisture that frequently keeps the air unusually dry, another attribute of this stellar observing site . ... NASA Web Site Statements, Warnings, and Disclaimers . ...