Astronomy Picture of the Day · June 26, 2014

Conjunction by the Sea

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 26, 2014 is “Conjunction by the Sea,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Mike Black). The original explanation runs about 104 words.

From the explanation

“Early morning risers were treated to a beautiful conjunction of Venus and waning Crescent Moon on June 24, captured in this seaside photo near Belmar, New Jersey, USA, planet Earth. The serene celestial pairing is seen above the Atlantic Ocean horizon as the eastern sky grows brighter with dawn’s early light .”

— APOD editors, June 26, 2014

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: June 26, 2014
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Mike Black
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 104 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, June 26, 2014 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2014-june-26-conjunction-by-the-sea

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