Astronomy Picture of the Day · September 3, 1999

Venus Falls Out of the Evening Sky

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 3, 1999 is “Venus Falls Out of the Evening Sky,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Joe Orman). The original explanation runs about 127 words.

From the explanation

“Orbiting closer to the Sun than planet Earth, bright Venus always appears to be near the Sun’s position in our sky and often shines near the horizon in twilight hours .”

— APOD editors, September 3, 1999

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At a glance

Date: September 3, 1999
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Joe Orman
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 127 words

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The Moon The Sun Venus

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, September 3, 1999 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1999-september-03-venus-falls-out-of-the-evening-sky

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