Astronomy Picture of the Day · January 12, 2008

Mercury Chases the Sunset

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 12, 2008 is “Mercury Chases the Sunset,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Doug Zubenel). The original explanation runs about 120 words.

From the explanation

“This colorful view of the western sky at sunset features last Wednesday’s slender crescent Moon. Of course, when the Moon is in its crescent phase it can never be far from the Sun in the sky.”

— APOD editors, January 12, 2008

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: January 12, 2008
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Doug Zubenel
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 120 words

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The Moon The Sun

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, January 12, 2008 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2008-january-12-mercury-chases-the-sunset

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