Astronomy Picture of the Day · May 26, 2007

The Moon's Saturn

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 26, 2007 is “The Moon's Saturn,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Jens Hackmann). The original explanation runs about 152 words.

From the explanation

“On May 22nd, just days after sharing the western evening sky with Venus , the Moon moved on to Saturn – actually passing in front of the ringed planet when viewed in skies over Europe, northern Africa, and western Asia.”

— APOD editors, May 26, 2007

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: May 26, 2007
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Jens Hackmann
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 152 words

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The Moon Venus Saturn

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, May 26, 2007 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2007-may-26-the-moons-saturn

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