Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Moon, Planets, and Rocket Trails

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 14, 1999 is “Moon, Planets, and Rocket Trails,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit and Copyright: Joe Orman). The original explanation runs about 141 words.

Moon, Planets, and Rocket Trails
Credit and Copyright: Joe Orman Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Are you an early riser ? Over the last month or so, the bright planets Jupiter and Saturn have come to adorn eastern skies before sunrise .”

— APOD editors, July 14, 1999

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
July 14, 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 141 words

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