Astronomy Picture of the Day · April 26, 2012

Morning, Moon, and Mercury

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 26, 2012 is “Morning, Moon, and Mercury,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Stephen Mudge). The original explanation runs about 134 words.

From the explanation

“Last week Mercury wandered far to the west of the Sun. As the solar system’s innermost planet neared its greatest elongation or greatest angle from the Sun (for this apparition about 27 degrees) it was joined by an old crescent Moon .”

— APOD editors, April 26, 2012

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At a glance

Date: April 26, 2012
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Stephen Mudge
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 134 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, April 26, 2012 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2012-april-26-morning-moon-and-mercury

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