Astronomy Picture of the Day · July 14, 2009

Moons and Jupiter

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 14, 2009 is “Moons and Jupiter,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Anne Riou). The original explanation runs about 104 words.

From the explanation

“Earth’s Moon and planet Jupiter made a beautiful pairing in the night sky late last week. This skyscape recorded on July 11 from Brittany in north western France captures the bright conjunction through a cloud bank.”

— APOD editors, July 14, 2009

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: July 14, 2009
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Anne Riou
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 104 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, July 14, 2009 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2009-july-14-moons-and-jupiter

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