Astronomy Picture of the Day · April 18, 1999

Moon Over California

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 18, 1999 is “Moon Over California,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit and Copyright: Joe Orman). The original explanation runs about 102 words.

From the explanation

“The Moon, Saturn, and Venus shine above while city lights twinkle below in the deepening twilight of March 19. Taken from outside Indio, California, the photo shows the city lights of Indio and nearby Palm Springs.”

— APOD editors, April 18, 1999

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: April 18, 1999
Type: Image
Credit: Credit and Copyright: Joe Orman
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 102 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, April 18, 1999 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1999-april-18-moon-over-california

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