Astronomy Picture of the Day · January 10, 2006

The Phases of Venus

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 10, 2006 is “The Phases of Venus,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Wah!). The original explanation runs about 111 words.

From the explanation

“Venus goes through phases. Just like our Moon , Venus can appear as full as a disk or as a thin as a crescent .”

— APOD editors, January 10, 2006

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: January 10, 2006
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Wah!
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 111 words

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The Moon Venus

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, January 10, 2006 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2006-january-10-the-phases-of-venus

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