Astronomy Picture of the Day · May 1, 2004

A Western Sky at Twilight

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 1, 2004 is “A Western Sky at Twilight,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Stan Richard). The original explanation runs about 126 words.

From the explanation

“On April 23rd, the Moon along with planets Saturn, Mars, and Venus (and planet Earth of course …) were all visible in the west at twilight, captured here from a site near Saylorvillle Lake north of Des Moines, Iowa, USA.”

— APOD editors, May 1, 2004

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: May 1, 2004
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Stan Richard
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 126 words

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The Moon Venus Mars Saturn

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, May 1, 2004 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2004-may-1-a-western-sky-at-twilight

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