Astronomy Picture of the Day · May 4, 2019

Saturn and the Da Vinci Glow

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 4, 2019 is “Saturn and the Da Vinci Glow,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Tunc Tezel ( TWAN )). The original explanation runs about 121 words.

From the explanation

“On February 2nd early morning risers saw Saturn near an old Moon low on the eastern horizon. On that date bright planet, sunlit crescent, and faint lunar night side were captured in this predawn skyscape from Bursa, Turkey.”

— APOD editors, May 4, 2019

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: May 4, 2019
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 121 words

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The Moon Saturn

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, May 4, 2019 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2019-may-4-saturn-and-the-da-vinci-glow

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