Astronomy Picture of the Day · July 2, 2011

Moon and Venus at Dawn

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 2, 2011 is “Moon and Venus at Dawn,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Tunç Tezel ( TWAN )). The original explanation runs about 120 words.

From the explanation

“Brilliant Venus and a thin crescent Moon stood together above the eastern horizon just before sunrise on June 30. The lovely celestial pairing is captured in this colorful twilight skyview overlooking a reservoir near Izmir, Turkey.”

— APOD editors, July 2, 2011

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: July 2, 2011
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Tunç Tezel ( TWAN )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 120 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, July 2, 2011 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2011-july-2-moon-and-venus-at-dawn

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