Astronomy Picture of the Day · May 18, 1999

A Laguna Triangle

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 18, 1999 is “A Laguna Triangle,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Wally Pacholka). The original explanation runs about 90 words.

From the explanation

“High above Laguna Beach last month hung bright celestial orbs. Visible after the California sunset were, from left to right, the Moon , Saturn , and Venus .”

— APOD editors, May 18, 1999

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At a glance

Date: May 18, 1999
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Wally Pacholka
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 90 words

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Topics in this entry

The Moon Venus Saturn

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, May 18, 1999 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1999-may-18-a-laguna-triangle

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