Astronomy Picture of the Day · February 6, 2010

Hong Kong Sky

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 6, 2010 is “Hong Kong Sky,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Peter Lau). The original explanation runs about 115 words.

From the explanation

“This remarkable scene combines multiple exposures recorded on the evening of January 18th from a waterside perspective in Hong Kong, China . It follows a young crescent Moon , with brilliant planet Jupiter to its left, as they set together in the western sky.”

— APOD editors, February 6, 2010

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: February 6, 2010
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Peter Lau
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 115 words

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The Moon Jupiter

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, February 6, 2010 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2010-february-6-hong-kong-sky

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