Astronomy Picture of the Day · November 8, 2000

October Skylights

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 8, 2000 is “October Skylights,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Wade Clark Jr.). The original explanation runs about 135 words.

From the explanation

“With brilliant Venus above the western horizon at sunset and Jupiter and Saturn high in the east by early evening, November’s night sky is filled with bright planets. October’s sky featured bright planets as well and, triggered by the active Sun, some lovely auroral displays .”

— APOD editors, November 8, 2000

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: November 8, 2000
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Wade Clark Jr.
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 135 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, November 8, 2000 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2000-november-08-october-skylights

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