Astronomy Picture of the Day · January 30, 2016

A Five Planet Dawn

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 30, 2016 is “A Five Planet Dawn,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Jose Antonio Hervás). The original explanation runs about 103 words.

From the explanation

“As January closes and in the coming days of February, early morning risers can spot the five naked-eye planets before dawn. Though some might claim to see six planets, in this seaside panoramic view all five celestial wanderers were found above the horizon along with a bright waning gibbous Moon on January 27.”

— APOD editors, January 30, 2016

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: January 30, 2016
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Jose Antonio Hervás
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 103 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, January 30, 2016 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2016-january-30-a-five-planet-dawn

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