Astronomy Picture of the Day · August 28, 2003

Mars Rising Behind Elephant Rock

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 28, 2003 is “Mars Rising Behind Elephant Rock,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Wally Pacholka (Astropics)). The original explanation runs about 117 words.

From the explanation

“Yesterday, at about 10 am Universal Time , Mars and Earth passed closer than in nearly 60,000 years. Mars , noticeably red, remains the brightest object in the eastern sky just after sunset.”

— APOD editors, August 28, 2003

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: August 28, 2003
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Wally Pacholka (Astropics)
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 117 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, August 28, 2003 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2003-august-28-mars-rising-behind-elephant-rock

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