Astronomy Picture of the Day · September 25, 2002

Jupiter, Moons and Bees

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 25, 2002 is “Jupiter, Moons and Bees,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Russell Croman). The original explanation runs about 128 words.

From the explanation

“Rising before the Sun on September 4, Jupiter and an old cresent Moon gathered in the dim constellation of Cancer . Watching from a hillside near Austin, Texas, planet Earth , astrophotographer Russell Croman recorded this view of their passing as clouds gracefully dimmed the brilliant moonlight.”

— APOD editors, September 25, 2002

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At a glance

Date: September 25, 2002
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Russell Croman
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 128 words

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The Moon The Sun Jupiter

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, September 25, 2002 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2002-september-25-jupiter-moons-and-bees

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