Astronomy Picture of the Day · October 28, 2019

The Space Station Crosses a Spotless Sun

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 28, 2019 is “The Space Station Crosses a Spotless Sun,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Eduardo Schaberger Poupeau). The original explanation runs about 202 words.

From the explanation

“Typically, the International Space Station is visible only at night. Slowly drifting across the night sky as it orbits the Earth, the International Space Station (ISS) can be seen as a bright spot about once a month from many locations.”

— APOD editors, October 28, 2019

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: October 28, 2019
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Eduardo Schaberger Poupeau
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 202 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, October 28, 2019 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2019-october-28-the-space-station-crosses-a-spotless-sun

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