Astronomy Picture of the Day · March 3, 2016

Moons and Jupiter

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 3, 2016 is “Moons and Jupiter,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Phillip A Cruden). The original explanation runs about 151 words.

From the explanation

“Some of the Solar System’s largest moons rose together on February 23. On that night, a twilight pairing of a waning gibbous Moon and Jupiter was captured in this sharp telescopic field of view .”

— APOD editors, March 3, 2016

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: March 3, 2016
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 151 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, March 3, 2016 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2016-march-3-moons-and-jupiter

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