Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Mars in the Loop

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 8, 2018 is “Mars in the Loop,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Tunc Tezel ( TWAN )). The original explanation runs about 164 words.

Mars in the Loop
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Tunc Tezel ( TWAN ) Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“This composite of images spaced some 5 to 9 days apart, from late April (bottom right) through November 5 (top left), traces the retrograde motion of ruddy-colored Mars through planet Earth’s night sky .”

— APOD editors, November 8, 2018

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
November 8, 2018
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Tunc Tezel ( TWAN )
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 164 words

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