Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Sky and Planets

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 10, 2000 is “Sky and Planets,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Steve Sumner). The original explanation runs about 117 words.

Sky and Planets
Credit & Copyright: Steve Sumner Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“On February 10th, an evocative evening sky above Rocklin, California, USA inspired astrophotographer Steve Sumner to record this remarkable sight – five planets and the Moon.”

— APOD editors, March 10, 2000

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
March 10, 2000
Type
Image
Credit
Credit & Copyright: Steve Sumner
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 117 words

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The MoonVenusMarsJupiterSaturn

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