Astronomy Picture of the Day · September 8, 2001

Moon Occults Saturn

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 8, 2001 is “Moon Occults Saturn,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: K. Stanek and W. Colley ( CfA ),). The original explanation runs about 127 words.

From the explanation

“On September 18, 1997, many stargazers in the U. S.”

— APOD editors, September 8, 2001

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: September 8, 2001
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: K. Stanek and W. Colley ( CfA ),
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 127 words

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The Moon Saturn

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, September 8, 2001 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2001-september-8-moon-occults-saturn

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