Astronomy Picture of the Day · September 13, 2013

Crescent Moon Meets Evening Star

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 13, 2013 is “Crescent Moon Meets Evening Star,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Luis Argerich , Agustin Llorens, Guido Medici, Gabriel Remotti). The original explanation runs about 113 words.

From the explanation

“On September 8, brilliant planet Venus appearing as the evening star stood near a slender, crescent Moon at sunset. The close celestial pairing or conjunction was a scene enjoyed by skygazers around the world.”

— APOD editors, September 13, 2013

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: September 13, 2013
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Luis Argerich , Agustin Llorens, Guido Medici, Gabriel Remotti
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 113 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, September 13, 2013 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2013-september-13-crescent-moon-meets-evening-star

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