Astronomy Picture of the Day · June 25, 2002

Venus and Jupiter Over Belfast

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 25, 2002 is “Venus and Jupiter Over Belfast,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Peter Paice. The original explanation runs about 94 words.

From the explanation

“Venus and Jupiter appeared to glide right past each other earlier this month. In a slow day-by-day march, Jupiter sank into the sunset horizon while Venus remained high and bright.”

— APOD editors, June 25, 2002

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At a glance

Date: June 25, 2002
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Peter Paice
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 94 words

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Venus Jupiter

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, June 25, 2002 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2002-june-25-venus-and-jupiter-over-belfast

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