Astronomy Picture of the Day · April 7, 2013

The Moon's Saturn

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 7, 2013 is “The Moon's Saturn,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Jens Hackmann). The original explanation runs about 151 words.

From the explanation

“Just days after sharing the western evening sky with Venus in 2007, the Moon moved on to Saturn – actually passing in front of the ringed planet Saturn when viewed in skies over Europe, northern Africa, and western Asia.”

— APOD editors, April 7, 2013

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: April 7, 2013
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Jens Hackmann
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 151 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, April 7, 2013 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2013-april-7-the-moons-saturn

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