Astronomy Picture of the Day · February 4, 2017

Conjunction of Four

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 4, 2017 is “Conjunction of Four,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Maxime Oudoux). The original explanation runs about 111 words.

From the explanation

“On January 31, a waxing crescent Moon, brilliant Venus, and fainter Mars gathered in the fading twilight, hanging above the western horizon just after sunset on planet Earth . In this combined evening skyscape , the lovely celestial triangle is seen through clouds and haze.”

— APOD editors, February 4, 2017

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: February 4, 2017
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Maxime Oudoux
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 111 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, February 4, 2017 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2017-february-4-conjunction-of-four

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