Astronomy Picture of the Day · February 22, 2002

Saturn at the Lunar Limb

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 22, 2002 is “Saturn at the Lunar Limb,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Tom Martinez ( Astronomical Society of Kansas City )). The original explanation runs about 122 words.

From the explanation

“Gliding through the sky on Wednesday evening, February 20th, a first quarter Moon seemed to run over bright planet Saturn as viewed from much of North America.”

— APOD editors, February 22, 2002

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: February 22, 2002
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Tom Martinez ( Astronomical Society of Kansas City )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 122 words

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The Moon Saturn

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, February 22, 2002 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2002-february-22-saturn-at-the-lunar-limb

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