Astronomy Picture of the Day · April 29, 2002

Dusk of the Planets

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 29, 2002 is “Dusk of the Planets,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Jerry Lodriguss). The original explanation runs about 119 words.

From the explanation

“A great grouping of planets is now visible to the west just after sunset. Over the next two weeks, Mercury , Venus , Earth , Mars , Jupiter , and Saturn — the innermost six planets of our Solar System — can be seen in a single knowing glance.”

— APOD editors, April 29, 2002

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: April 29, 2002
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Jerry Lodriguss
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 119 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, April 29, 2002 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2002-april-29-dusk-of-the-planets

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