Astronomy Picture of the Day · December 29, 2011

Conjunction at Sunset

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 29, 2011 is “Conjunction at Sunset,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Stefano De Rosa). The original explanation runs about 110 words.

From the explanation

“While Comet Lovejoy entertained early morning risers in the southern hemisphere , a lovely conjunction of a young crescent Moon and Venus graced western skies at sunset. Captured on December 26th the conjunction, with beautiful sunset colors above and below, is seen here over Viverone Lake near Turin, Italy.”

— APOD editors, December 29, 2011

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: December 29, 2011
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Stefano De Rosa
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 110 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, December 29, 2011 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2011-december-29-conjunction-at-sunset

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