Astronomy Picture of the Day · April 13, 2017

Moons and Jupiter

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 13, 2017 is “Moons and Jupiter,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Göran Strand). The original explanation runs about 135 words.

From the explanation

“On April 10, a Full Moon and Jupiter shared this telephoto field of view. Both were near opposition, opposite the Sun in Earth’s night sky.”

— APOD editors, April 13, 2017

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: April 13, 2017
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Göran Strand
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 135 words

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The Moon The Sun Jupiter

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, April 13, 2017 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2017-april-13-moons-and-jupiter

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