Astronomy Picture of the Day · March 20, 2000

Mercury on the Horizon

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 20, 2000 is “Mercury on the Horizon,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Juan Carlos Casado. The original explanation runs about 145 words.

From the explanation

“Have you ever seen the planet Mercury? Because Mercury orbits so close to the Sun, it is never seen far from the Sun, and so is only visible near sunrise or sunset .”

— APOD editors, March 20, 2000

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At a glance

Date: March 20, 2000
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Juan Carlos Casado
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 145 words

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The Sun

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, March 20, 2000 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2000-march-20-mercury-on-the-horizon

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