Astronomy Picture of the Day · October 31, 2005

A Martian Halloween

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 31, 2005 is “A Martian Halloween,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Wally Pacholka (Astropics.com)). The original explanation runs about 120 words.

From the explanation

“From sunset to sunrise, an unusually bright yellowish orb will hang in the sky this Halloween: Mars. Yesterday, Earth passed Mars as they orbited the Sun, bringing Mars closer than it will be for the next thirteen years.”

— APOD editors, October 31, 2005

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: October 31, 2005
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Wally Pacholka (Astropics.com)
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 120 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, October 31, 2005 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2005-october-31-a-martian-halloween

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