Astronomy Picture of the Day · July 24, 2003

Mars at the Moon's Edge

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 24, 2003 is “Mars at the Moon's Edge,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Ron Dantowitz, Clay Center Observatory at Dexter and Southfield Schools). The original explanation runs about 138 words.

From the explanation

“What was that bright “star” near the Moon last week? Mars of course, as the Red Planet wandered near the waning gibbous Moon early last Thursday morning, passing behind the lunar orb when viewed from some locations in South and Central America, the Caribbean, and Florida.”

— APOD editors, July 24, 2003

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: July 24, 2003
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Ron Dantowitz, Clay Center Observatory at Dexter and Southfield Schools
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 138 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, July 24, 2003 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2003-july-24-mars-at-the-moons-edge

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