Astronomy Picture of the Day · October 5, 2018

The Last Days of Venus as the Evening Star

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 5, 2018 is “The Last Days of Venus as the Evening Star,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Radu-Mihai Anghel). The original explanation runs about 138 words.

From the explanation

“That’s not a young crescent Moon poised above the hills along the western horizon at sunset. It’s Venus in a crescent phase .”

— APOD editors, October 5, 2018

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: October 5, 2018
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Radu-Mihai Anghel
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 138 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, October 5, 2018 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2018-october-5-the-last-days-of-venus-as-the-evening-star

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