Astronomy Picture of the Day · January 4, 2014

Clouds and Crescents

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 4, 2014 is “Clouds and Crescents,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Christoph Malin ( TWAN )). The original explanation runs about 117 words.

From the explanation

“A crescent Venus shines along the western horizon at dusk in this clearing sky . The Earth’s sister planet is smiling between the low clouds near the bottom of the frame during its January 2nd conjunction with the slender, young crescent Moon above.”

— APOD editors, January 4, 2014

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: January 4, 2014
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Christoph Malin ( TWAN )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 117 words

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The Moon Venus

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, January 4, 2014 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2014-january-4-clouds-and-crescents

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