Astronomy Picture of the Day · February 7, 2014

Night Hides the World

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 7, 2014 is “Night Hides the World,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Babak Tafreshi ( TWAN )). The original explanation runs about 107 words.

From the explanation

“Stars come out as evening twilight fades in this serene skyscape following the Persian proverb “Night hides the world, but reveals a universe.” In the scene from last November, the Sun is setting over northern Kenya and the night will soon hide the shores of Lake Turkana, home to many Nile crocodiles .”

— APOD editors, February 7, 2014

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: February 7, 2014
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Babak Tafreshi ( TWAN )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 107 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, February 7, 2014 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2014-february-7-night-hides-the-world

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