Astronomy Picture of the Day · August 21, 2014

Venus and Jupiter at Dawn

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 21, 2014 is “Venus and Jupiter at Dawn,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Stefano De Rosa). The original explanation runs about 124 words.

From the explanation

“On Monday morning, Venus and Jupiter gathered close in dawn skies , for some separated by about half the width of a full moon . It was their closest conjunction since 2000, captured here above the eastern horizon before sunrise.”

— APOD editors, August 21, 2014

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: August 21, 2014
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Stefano De Rosa
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 124 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, August 21, 2014 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2014-august-21-venus-and-jupiter-at-dawn

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