Astronomy Picture of the Day · May 5, 2017

The Bull's Eye and the Young Moon

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 5, 2017 is “The Bull's Eye and the Young Moon,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Giorgia Hofer). The original explanation runs about 110 words.

From the explanation

“Aldebaran, eye of Taurus the Bull, and a young crescent Moon shared an early evening sky last Friday. The lovely celestial pairing could be enjoyed around planet Earth, but from some locations the Moon was even seen to pass in front of Aldebaran, a dramatic lunar occultation of the familiar bright star.”

— APOD editors, May 5, 2017

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: May 5, 2017
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Giorgia Hofer
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 110 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, May 5, 2017 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2017-may-5-the-bulls-eye-and-the-young-moon

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