Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Full Venus and Crescent Moon Rise

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 14, 2016 is “Full Venus and Crescent Moon Rise,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: A. Rosenberg, D. López ( El Cielo de Canarias ) / IAC). The original explanation runs about 153 words.

Full Venus and Crescent Moon Rise
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: A. Rosenberg, D. López ( El Cielo de Canarias ) / IAC Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Inner planet Venus and a thin crescent Moon are never found far from the Sun in planet Earth’s skies. Taken near dawn on April 6, this timelapse composite shows them both rising just before the Sun.”

— APOD editors, April 14, 2016

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
April 14, 2016
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: A. Rosenberg, D. López ( El Cielo de Canarias ) / IAC
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 153 words

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Source

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