Astronomy Picture of the Day · December 5, 2018

Highlights of the North Winter Sky

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 5, 2018 is “Highlights of the North Winter Sky,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Universe2go.com). The original explanation runs about 179 words.

From the explanation

“What can you see in the night sky this season? The featured graphic gives a few highlights for Earth ‘s northern hemisphere.”

— APOD editors, December 5, 2018

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: December 5, 2018
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Universe2go.com
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 179 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, December 5, 2018 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2018-december-5-highlights-of-the-north-winter-sky

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