Astronomy Picture of the Day · March 31, 2018

Twilight in a Western Sky

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 31, 2018 is “Twilight in a Western Sky,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Stan Honda). The original explanation runs about 97 words.

From the explanation

“A slender crescent Moon and inner planets Venus and Mercury never wander far from the Sun in planet Earth’s skies. In the fading evening twilight of March 18, they line up near the western horizon in this atmospheric skyscape.”

— APOD editors, March 31, 2018

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: March 31, 2018
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Stan Honda
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 97 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, March 31, 2018 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2018-march-31-twilight-in-a-western-sky

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