Astronomy Picture of the Day · December 4, 2008

Venus in the Moon

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 4, 2008 is “Venus in the Moon,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Johannes Schedler ( Panther Observatory ) Inset: Vincent Jacques). The original explanation runs about 157 words.

From the explanation

“On December 1, bright planets Venus and Jupiter gathered near the young crescent Moon, an inspiring celestial scene in early evening skies around the world . But from some locations the Moon actually passed in front of Venus, interrupting the tight grouping with a lunar occultation.”

— APOD editors, December 4, 2008

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: December 4, 2008
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Johannes Schedler ( Panther Observatory ) Inset: Vincent Jacques
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 157 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, December 4, 2008 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2008-december-4-venus-in-the-moon

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