Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Planets over Perth
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 12, 2008 is “Planets over Perth,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: John Goldsmith, Celestial Visions exhibition, TWAN). The original explanation runs about 138 words.
From the explanation
“A bright trio of terrestrial planets was joined by a young Moon on September 1st, in planet Earth’s early evening skies. In this view of the celestial gathering from Perth , Western Australia, the Moon’s sunlit crescent is nearly horizontal at Perth’s southern latitude of about 32 degrees.”
— APOD editors, September 12, 2008
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- September 12, 2008
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit & Copyright: John Goldsmith, Celestial Visions exhibition, TWAN
- Copyright
- Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 138 words