Astronomy Picture of the Day · June 9, 2005

Venus Returns to the Evening Sky

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 9, 2005 is “Venus Returns to the Evening Sky,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Laurent Laveder ( Version franaise officielle de l’APOD )). The original explanation runs about 145 words.

From the explanation

“This serene image of boats moored in the harbor of l’le-Tudy, Bretagne, France was taken on June 1st, about an hour after sunset. It also features Venus , third brightest celestial object after the Sun and Moon.”

— APOD editors, June 9, 2005

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: June 9, 2005
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Laurent Laveder ( Version franaise officielle de l’APOD )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 145 words

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The Moon The Sun Venus

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, June 9, 2005 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2005-june-9-venus-returns-to-the-evening-sky

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