Astronomy Picture of the Day · August 25, 1998

Moon, Venus, Jupiter, Phoenix

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 25, 1998 is “Moon, Venus, Jupiter, Phoenix,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: T. Polakis). The original explanation runs about 83 words.

From the explanation

“Before a relaxing sunrise, the sky begins to glow with unusual delights. Such was the view from Papago Park in Phoenix , Arizona this April.”

— APOD editors, August 25, 1998

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At a glance

Date: August 25, 1998
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: T. Polakis
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 83 words

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The Moon Venus Jupiter

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, August 25, 1998 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1998-august-25-moon-venus-jupiter-phoenix

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