Astronomy Picture of the Day · April 9, 2009

Venus Near Inferior Conjunction

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 9, 2009 is “Venus Near Inferior Conjunction,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Eddie Guscott). The original explanation runs about 171 words.

From the explanation

“This remarkable picture of a slender crescent Venus was made during daylight hours on March 26. Venus was then very near inferior conjunction , its closest approach to a point on a line directly between Earth and the Sun .”

— APOD editors, April 9, 2009

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At a glance

Date: April 9, 2009
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Eddie Guscott
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 171 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, April 9, 2009 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2009-april-9-venus-near-inferior-conjunction

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