Astronomy Picture of the Day · March 18, 2012

Jupiter and Venus from Earth

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 18, 2012 is “Jupiter and Venus from Earth,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: Marek Nikodem ( PPSAE ). The original explanation runs about 156 words.

From the explanation

“It was visible around the world. The sunset conjunction of Jupiter and Venus was visible last week almost no matter where you lived on Earth.”

— APOD editors, March 18, 2012

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At a glance

Date: March 18, 2012
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit: Marek Nikodem ( PPSAE )
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 156 words

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Venus Jupiter

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, March 18, 2012 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2012-march-18-jupiter-and-venus-from-earth

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