Astronomy Picture of the Day · November 16, 2018

The Hill, The Moon, and Saturn

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 16, 2018 is “The Hill, The Moon, and Saturn,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Tamas Ladanyi ( TWAN )). The original explanation runs about 128 words.

From the explanation

“Last Sunday when the Moon was young its sunlit crescent hung low near the western horizon at sunset. With strong earthshine it was joined by Saturn shining in the early evening sky for a beautiful conjunction visible to skygazers around our fair planet.”

— APOD editors, November 16, 2018

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: November 16, 2018
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Tamas Ladanyi ( TWAN )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 128 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, November 16, 2018 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2018-november-16-the-hill-the-moon-and-saturn

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