Astronomy Picture of the Day · December 4, 1997

A Sky Full Of Planets

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 4, 1997 is “A Sky Full Of Planets,” an image. It is credited to Credit: T. Bridgman ( GSFC and Greenbelt Astronomy Club), Carina Software. The original explanation runs about 158 words.

From the explanation

“Look up tonight . Just after sunset, the crescent moon and all five “naked-eye” planets ( Mercury , Venus , Mars , Jupiter , and Saturn ) will be visible (depending on your latitude), lying near our solar system’s ecliptic plane .”

— APOD editors, December 4, 1997

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: December 4, 1997
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: T. Bridgman ( GSFC and Greenbelt Astronomy Club), Carina Software
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 158 words

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Venus Mars Jupiter Saturn

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, December 4, 1997 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1997-december-04-a-sky-full-of-planets

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