Astronomy Picture of the Day · April 12, 2003

Mercury on the Horizon

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 12, 2003 is “Mercury on the Horizon,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Juan Carlos Casado). The original explanation runs about 179 words.

From the explanation

“Have you ever seen the planet Mercury? Because Mercury orbits so close to the Sun, it never wanders far from the Sun in Earth’s sky .”

— APOD editors, April 12, 2003

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: April 12, 2003
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Juan Carlos Casado
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 179 words

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The Sun

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, April 12, 2003 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2003-april-12-mercury-on-the-horizon

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