Astronomy Picture of the Day · April 24, 2009

Moon and Morning Star

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 24, 2009 is “Moon and Morning Star,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: David Cortner). The original explanation runs about 114 words.

From the explanation

“Wednesday, the Moon and Venus rose together in early morning skies. Even through clouds, both show off a lovely crescent in this well-composed skyscape from Rutherford College, North Carolina, in the eastern US.”

— APOD editors, April 24, 2009

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: April 24, 2009
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: David Cortner
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 114 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, April 24, 2009 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2009-april-24-moon-and-morning-star

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