Astronomy Picture of the Day · December 9, 2005

December Moon Meets Evening Star

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 9, 2005 is “December Moon Meets Evening Star,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Dan Bush ( Missouri Skies )). The original explanation runs about 121 words.

From the explanation

“If you’ve been outdoors near sunset, then you’ve probably noticed Venus low in the west as the brilliant evening star . Sometimes mistaken for a tower light near the horizon, Venus is the third brightest celestial beacon, after the Sun and Moon, in planet Earth’s sky.”

— APOD editors, December 9, 2005

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: December 9, 2005
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Dan Bush ( Missouri Skies )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 121 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, December 9, 2005 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2005-december-9-december-moon-meets-evening-star

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