Astronomy Picture of the Day · January 6, 2018

Planets on the Wing

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 6, 2018 is “Planets on the Wing,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Dong Han). The original explanation runs about 102 words.

From the explanation

“Lately , bright Jupiter and fainter Mars have been easy to spot for early morning skygazers. Before dawn on January 7 the two naked-eye planets will reach a close conjunction near the horizon, only 1/4 degree apart in predawn eastern skies.”

— APOD editors, January 6, 2018

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: January 6, 2018
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Dong Han
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 102 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, January 6, 2018 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2018-january-6-planets-on-the-wing

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