Astronomy Picture of the Day · October 30, 2006

Crescent Venus and Moon

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 30, 2006 is “Crescent Venus and Moon,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Ivn der). The original explanation runs about 109 words.

From the explanation

“There’s something behind these clouds. Those faint graceful arcs, upon inspection, are actually far, far in the distance.”

— APOD editors, October 30, 2006

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At a glance

Date: October 30, 2006
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Ivn der
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 109 words

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The Moon Venus

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, October 30, 2006 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2006-october-30-crescent-venus-and-moon

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