Astronomy Picture of the Day · May 5, 2000

Planets In The Sun

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 5, 2000 is “Planets In The Sun,” an image. It is credited to Credit: SOHO – LASCO Consortium, ESA , NASA. The original explanation runs about 198 words.

From the explanation

“Today , all five naked-eye planets (Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn) plus the Moon and the Sun will at least approximately line-up.”

— APOD editors, May 5, 2000

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: May 5, 2000
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: SOHO – LASCO Consortium, ESA , NASA
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 198 words

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The Moon The Sun Venus Mars Jupiter Saturn

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, May 5, 2000 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2000-may-05-planets-in-the-sun

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