Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Crescent Saturn

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 8, 2020 is “Crescent Saturn,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: NASA , ESA , SSI , Cassini Imaging Team. The original explanation runs about 147 words.

Crescent Saturn
Credit: Image Credit: NASA , ESA , SSI , Cassini Imaging Team Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“From Earth, Saturn never shows a crescent phase. But when viewed from a spacecraft the majestic giant planet can show just a sunlit slice.”

— APOD editors, August 8, 2020

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
August 8, 2020
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit: NASA , ESA , SSI , Cassini Imaging Team
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 147 words

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Source

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