Astronomy Picture of the Day · July 4, 2007

Red, White, and Blue Sky

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 4, 2007 is “Red, White, and Blue Sky,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Chris Schur). The original explanation runs about 136 words.

From the explanation

“Contrasting colors in this beautiful sunset sky were captured on June 30 from Clear Creek Canyon Observatory in central Arizona, USA. The twilight scene includes brilliant Venus as the evening star , with a bright Saturn just above it, shining through thin clouds.”

— APOD editors, July 4, 2007

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: July 4, 2007
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Chris Schur
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 136 words

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Venus Saturn

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, July 4, 2007 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2007-july-4-red-white-and-blue-sky

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