Astronomy Picture of the Day · May 13, 1998

Occultations and Rising Moons

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 13, 1998 is “Occultations and Rising Moons,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit and Copyright: Olivier Staiger). The original explanation runs about 119 words.

From the explanation

“On April 23, the rising crescent Moon occulted (passed in front of) Venus and Jupiter. The double occultation was a rare event and only visible from certain locations tracing a path across Earth’s surface.”

— APOD editors, May 13, 1998

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At a glance

Date: May 13, 1998
Type: Image
Credit: Credit and Copyright: Olivier Staiger
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 119 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, May 13, 1998 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1998-may-13-occultations-and-rising-moons

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