Astronomy Picture of the Day · December 5, 2008

Smile in the Sky

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 5, 2008 is “Smile in the Sky,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Mike Salway). The original explanation runs about 127 words.

From the explanation

“At sunset, Monday’s western sky showed off stunning colors and dramatic clouds reflected in Brisbane Water on the Central Coast of New South Wales, Australia. It also featured the remarkable conjunction of the crescent Moon, Venus, and Jupiter forming a twilight smiley face.”

— APOD editors, December 5, 2008

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: December 5, 2008
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Mike Salway
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 127 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, December 5, 2008 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2008-december-5-smile-in-the-sky

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