Astronomy Picture of the Day · August 17, 2014

Jupiter and Venus from Earth

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 17, 2014 is “Jupiter and Venus from Earth,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: Marek Nikodem ( PPSAE ). The original explanation runs about 124 words.

From the explanation

“It was visible around the world. The sunset conjunction of Jupiter and Venus in 2012 was visible almost no matter where you lived on Earth.”

— APOD editors, August 17, 2014

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At a glance

Date: August 17, 2014
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit: Marek Nikodem ( PPSAE )
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 124 words

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Venus Jupiter

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, August 17, 2014 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2014-august-17-jupiter-and-venus-from-earth

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