Astronomy Picture of the Day · May 21, 2010

Calm, Crescent Moon, and Venus

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 21, 2010 is “Calm, Crescent Moon, and Venus,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: P-M Hedén ( Clear Skies , TWAN )). The original explanation runs about 106 words.

From the explanation

“Last weekend, the Moon and Venus formed a beautiful close pair in the west after sunset , a scene enjoyed by skygazers all over the world. In this lovely view of the conjunction from Sweden, a calm lake Vallentuna lies in the foreground with sunset colors still fading behind the treeline on the far shore.”

— APOD editors, May 21, 2010

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: May 21, 2010
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: P-M Hedén ( Clear Skies , TWAN )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 106 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, May 21, 2010 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2010-may-21-calm-crescent-moon-and-venus

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