Astronomy Picture of the Day · February 26, 2015

Love and War by Moonlight

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 26, 2015 is “Love and War by Moonlight,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Kevin Bourque). The original explanation runs about 139 words.

From the explanation

“Venus , named for the Roman goddess of love, and Mars , the war god’s namesake, came together by moonlight in this lovely skyview, recorded on February 20 from Charleston, South Carolina, USA, planet Earth.”

— APOD editors, February 26, 2015

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: February 26, 2015
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Kevin Bourque
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 139 words

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The Moon Venus Mars

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, February 26, 2015 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2015-february-26-love-and-war-by-moonlight

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