Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Solstice Conjunction over Budapest
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 23, 2017 is “Solstice Conjunction over Budapest,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: György Soponyai). The original explanation runs about 117 words.
From the explanation
“Before a solstice Sun rose on June 21, brilliant Venus and an old crescent Moon posed together over Budapest, Hungary for this predawn skyscape . In the foreground the view looks across the Danube river from Buda to Pest toward the dome and peaks of the Hungarian Parliament building.”
— APOD editors, June 23, 2017
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- June 23, 2017
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: György Soponyai
- Copyright
- Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 117 words