Astronomy Picture of the Day · December 12, 2015

Comet Meets Moon and Morning Star

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 12, 2015 is “Comet Meets Moon and Morning Star,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Greg Hogan). The original explanation runs about 141 words.

From the explanation

“A crescent Moon and brilliant Venus met in predawn skies on December 7, a beautiful conjunction of planet Earth’s two brightest celestial beacons after the Sun. Harder to see but also on the scene was Comet Catalina ( C/2013 US10 ).”

— APOD editors, December 12, 2015

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: December 12, 2015
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Greg Hogan
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 141 words

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Topics in this entry

The Moon The Sun Venus Comets

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, December 12, 2015 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2015-december-12-comet-meets-moon-and-morning-star

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