Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Mercury and the Quiet Sun

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 14, 2019 is “Mercury and the Quiet Sun,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: John Chumack). The original explanation runs about 150 words.

Mercury and the Quiet Sun
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: John Chumack Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“On November 11, 2019 the Sun was mostly quiet, experiencing a minimum in its 11 year cycle of activity . In fact, the only spot visible was actually planet Mercury, making a leisurely 5 1/2 hour transit in front of the calm solar disk.”

— APOD editors, November 14, 2019

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
November 14, 2019
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: John Chumack
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 150 words

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