Astronomy Picture of the Day · May 21, 2004

Phases of Venus

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 21, 2004 is “Phases of Venus,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: John Rummel). The original explanation runs about 148 words.

From the explanation

“Venus is currently falling out of the western evening sky. Second planet from the Sun and third brightest celestial object after the Sun and Moon, Venus has been appreciated by casual sky gazers as a brilliant beacon above the horizon after sunset.”

— APOD editors, May 21, 2004

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: May 21, 2004
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: John Rummel
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 148 words

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The Moon The Sun Venus

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, May 21, 2004 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2004-may-21-phases-of-venus

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