Astronomy Picture of the Day · June 25, 2005

Venus: Just Passing By

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 25, 2005 is “Venus: Just Passing By,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Galileo Project , JPL , NASA. The original explanation runs about 131 words.

From the explanation

“Venus, the second closest planet to the Sun, is by far the brightest of the three planets gathered in this weekend’s western sky at sunset. It has also proven to be a popular way-point for spacecraft headed for the gas giant planets in the outer reaches of the solar system.”

— APOD editors, June 25, 2005

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: June 25, 2005
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Galileo Project , JPL , NASA
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 131 words

All of June 2005 → · 2005 by month → · Full archive since 1995 →

Topics in this entry

The Sun Venus

Topics are matched from words in the title and explanation.

On this day: June 25 in other years

On Amazon

Popular picks for space fans

As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Electronics Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition 32GB Read astronomy and space-history books anywhere. View on Amazon → Electronics Bose QuietComfort Wireless Headphones Noise-cancelling headphones for documentaries and launch livestreams. View on Amazon →

Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, June 25, 2005 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2005-june-25-venus-just-passing-by

Copy taken Oct 28, 2026, 2:39 AM EDT. The image and explanation belong to their creators. OpenOrbit is not affiliated with or endorsed by NASA.