Astronomy Picture of the Day · February 7, 2012

The Belt of Venus Over Mercedes, Argentina

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 7, 2012 is “The Belt of Venus Over Mercedes, Argentina,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Luis Argerich). The original explanation runs about 165 words.

From the explanation

“Although you’ve surely seen it, you might not have noticed it. During a cloudless twilight , just before sunrise or after sunset , part of the atmosphere above the horizon appears slightly off-color, slightly pink or orange.”

— APOD editors, February 7, 2012

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At a glance

Date: February 7, 2012
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Luis Argerich
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 165 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, February 7, 2012 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2012-february-7-the-belt-of-venus-over-mercedes-argentina

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