Astronomy Picture of the Day · March 25, 1999

March of the Planets

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 25, 1999 is “March of the Planets,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit and Copyright: Rick Scott). The original explanation runs about 121 words.

From the explanation

“This March stargazers have been treated to eye-catching formations of bright planets in western evening skies. On March 3rd, looking toward a beautiful sunset from a beach on the Hawaiian isle of Maui, photographer Rick Scott recorded this fleeting, four-planet “hockey stick” array.”

— APOD editors, March 25, 1999

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: March 25, 1999
Type: Image
Credit: Credit and Copyright: Rick Scott
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 121 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, March 25, 1999 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1999-march-25-march-of-the-planets

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