Astronomy Picture of the Day · December 10, 2015

Daytime Moon Meets Morning Star

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 10, 2015 is “Daytime Moon Meets Morning Star,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Phillip A Cruden). The original explanation runs about 118 words.

From the explanation

“Venus now appears as Earth’s brilliant morning star, standing in a line-up of planets above the southeastern horizon before dawn. For most, the silvery celestial beacon rose predawn in a close pairing with an old crescent Moon on Monday, December 7.”

— APOD editors, December 10, 2015

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: December 10, 2015
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Phillip A Cruden
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 118 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, December 10, 2015 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2015-december-10-daytime-moon-meets-morning-star

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