Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Mercury and Crescent Moon Set

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 15, 2016 is “Mercury and Crescent Moon Set,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Miguel Claro ( TWAN , Dark Sky Alqueva )). The original explanation runs about 175 words.

Mercury and Crescent Moon Set
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Miguel Claro ( TWAN , Dark Sky Alqueva ) Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Innermost planet Mercury and a thin crescent Moon are never found far from the Sun in planet Earth’s skies. Taken near dusk on April 8 , this colorful evening skyscape shows them both setting toward the western horizon just after the Sun.”

— APOD editors, April 15, 2016

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
April 15, 2016
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Miguel Claro ( TWAN , Dark Sky Alqueva )
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 175 words

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