Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Moon Meets Morning Star

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 24, 2012 is “Moon Meets Morning Star,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Kwon, O Chul ( TWAN )). The original explanation runs about 115 words.

Moon Meets Morning Star
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Kwon, O Chul ( TWAN ) Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Rising in the dark hours before dawn, wandering Venus now shines as the brilliant morning star. Its close conjunction with the Moon on August 13 was appreciated around planet Earth.”

— APOD editors, August 24, 2012

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
August 24, 2012
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Kwon, O Chul ( TWAN )
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 115 words

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Source

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