Astronomy Picture of the Day · July 29, 2020

The Giants of Summer

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 29, 2020 is “The Giants of Summer,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Jean-Luc Dauvergne). The original explanation runs about 137 words.

From the explanation

“As Comet NEOWISE sweeps through northern summer skies, Jupiter and Saturn are shining brightly, near opposition . With Jupiter opposite the Sun on July 14 and Saturn on July 21, the giant planets are still near their closest to planet Earth in 2020.”

— APOD editors, July 29, 2020

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: July 29, 2020
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Jean-Luc Dauvergne
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 137 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, July 29, 2020 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2020-july-29-the-giants-of-summer

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