Astronomy Picture of the Day · February 20, 2020

Trifecta at Twilight

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 20, 2020 is “Trifecta at Twilight,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Paul Schmit , Gary Schmit). The original explanation runs about 128 words.

From the explanation

“On February 18, as civil twilight began in northern New Mexico skies, the International Space Station, a waning crescent Moon, and planet Mars for a moment shared this well-planned single field of view .”

— APOD editors, February 20, 2020

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: February 20, 2020
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Paul Schmit , Gary Schmit
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 128 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, February 20, 2020 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2020-february-20-trifecta-at-twilight

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