Astronomy Picture of the Day · April 6, 2000

Venus, Moon, and Neighbors

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 6, 2000 is “Venus, Moon, and Neighbors,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Joe Orman). The original explanation runs about 197 words.

From the explanation

“Rising before the Sun on February 2nd, astro photographer Joe Orman anticipated this apparition of the bright morning star Venus near a lovely crescent Moon above a neighbor’s house in suburban Phoenix, Arizona, USA.”

— APOD editors, April 6, 2000

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: April 6, 2000
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Joe Orman
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 197 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, April 6, 2000 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2000-april-06-venus-moon-and-neighbors

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