Astronomy Picture of the Day · March 10, 2011

Discovery in Twilight

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 10, 2011 is “Discovery in Twilight,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Tamas Ladanyi ( TWAN )). The original explanation runs about 156 words.

From the explanation

“As evening twilight faded on March 7, sky gazers around planet Earth enjoyed a beautiful pairing of young crescent Moon and brilliant planet Jupiter.”

— APOD editors, March 10, 2011

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: March 10, 2011
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Tamas Ladanyi ( TWAN )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 156 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, March 10, 2011 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2011-march-10-discovery-in-twilight

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