Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

A Cosmic Triangle

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 15, 2020 is “A Cosmic Triangle,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Scott Aspinall). The original explanation runs about 207 words.

A Cosmic Triangle
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Scott Aspinall Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“It was an astronomical triple play. Setting on the left, just after sunset near the end of last month, was our Moon — showing a bright crescent phase.”

— APOD editors, April 15, 2020

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
April 15, 2020
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Scott Aspinall
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 207 words

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The MoonVenusStar clusters

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Source

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