Astronomy Picture of the Day · February 20, 2015

An Evening Sky Conjunction

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 20, 2015 is “An Evening Sky Conjunction,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Tunç Tezel ( TWAN )). The original explanation runs about 142 words.

From the explanation

“Eight years ago, an evening sky held this lovely pairing of a young crescent Moon and brilliant Venus . Seen near the western horizon, the close conjunction and its wintry reflection were captured from Bolu, Turkey, planet Earth on February 19, 2007.”

— APOD editors, February 20, 2015

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: February 20, 2015
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Tunç Tezel ( TWAN )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 142 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, February 20, 2015 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2015-february-20-an-evening-sky-conjunction

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