Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Venus at the Edge
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 9, 2012 is “Venus at the Edge,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: NAOJ , JAXA , NASA , Lockheed Martin. The original explanation runs about 104 words.
From the explanation
“As its June 6 2012 transit begins Earth’s sister planet crosses the edge of the Sun in this stunning view from the Hinode spacecraft .”
— APOD editors, June 9, 2012
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- June 9, 2012
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Image Credit: NAOJ , JAXA , NASA , Lockheed Martin
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 104 words