Astronomy Picture of the Day · May 9, 2008

Moon Meets Mercury

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 9, 2008 is “Moon Meets Mercury,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: P-M Hedén ( Clear Skies , TWAN )). The original explanation runs about 153 words.

From the explanation

“On Tuesday, May 6, while standing on planet Earth and sweeping your binoculars along the western horizon just after sunset , you might have encountered this arresting skyscape. The view features a slender crescent Moon and bright planet Mercury separated on the sky by only about 2 degrees .”

— APOD editors, May 9, 2008

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: May 9, 2008
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: P-M Hedén ( Clear Skies , TWAN )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 153 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, May 9, 2008 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2008-may-9-moon-meets-mercury

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