Astronomy Picture of the Day · November 8, 2006

Simulated Transit of Mercury

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 8, 2006 is “Simulated Transit of Mercury,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Greg Piepol). The original explanation runs about 150 words.

From the explanation

“Mercury, the solar system’s innermost planet, will spend about five hours crossing in front of the Sun today – beginning at 1912 UT (2:12pm EST), November 8.”

— APOD editors, November 8, 2006

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: November 8, 2006
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Greg Piepol
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 150 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, November 8, 2006 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2006-november-8-simulated-transit-of-mercury

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