Astronomy Picture of the Day · May 19, 2018

Reflections of Venus and Moon

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 19, 2018 is “Reflections of Venus and Moon,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Filippo Curti ( Sanderphil Urban Observatory )). The original explanation runs about 101 words.

From the explanation

“Posing near the western horizon, a brilliant evening star and slender young crescent shared reflections in a calm sea last Thursday after sunset.”

— APOD editors, May 19, 2018

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: May 19, 2018
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Filippo Curti ( Sanderphil Urban Observatory )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 101 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, May 19, 2018 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2018-may-19-reflections-of-venus-and-moon

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