Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Mars Red and Spica Blue
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 2, 2014 is “Mars Red and Spica Blue,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: P-M Hedén ( Clear Skies , TWAN )). The original explanation runs about 131 words.
From the explanation
“A bright pair of sky objects will be visible together during the next few months. Mars will shine brightly in its familiar rusty hue as it reaches its brightest of 2014 next week .”
— APOD editors, April 2, 2014
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- April 2, 2014
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: P-M Hedén ( Clear Skies , TWAN )
- Copyright
- Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 131 words