Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Daytime Moon Meets Morning Star

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 27, 2014 is “Daytime Moon Meets Morning Star,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Cui Yongjiang and Shi Zexing). The original explanation runs about 111 words.

Daytime Moon Meets Morning Star
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Cui Yongjiang and Shi Zexing Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Venus now appears as planet Earth’s brilliant morning star standing above the eastern horizon before dawn. For most , the silvery celestial beacon rose in a close pairing with an old crescent Moon on February 26.”

— APOD editors, February 27, 2014

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
February 27, 2014
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Cui Yongjiang and Shi Zexing
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 111 words

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