Astronomy Picture of the Day · October 5, 2019

Jupiter and the Moons

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 5, 2019 is “Jupiter and the Moons,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Derek Demeter ( Emil Buehler Planetarium )). The original explanation runs about 176 words.

From the explanation

“After sunset on October 3, some of the Solar System’s largest moons stood low along the western horizon with the largest planet . Just after nightfall, a pairing of the Moon approaching first quarter phase and Jupiter was captured in this telephoto field of view.”

— APOD editors, October 5, 2019

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: October 5, 2019
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Derek Demeter ( Emil Buehler Planetarium )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 176 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, October 5, 2019 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2019-october-5-jupiter-and-the-moons

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