Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Mars Approach 2020

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 6, 2020 is “Mars Approach 2020,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: Jonathan T. Grayson. The original explanation runs about 161 words.

Mars Approach 2020
Credit: Image Credit: Jonathan T. Grayson Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Look to the east just after sunset tonight and you’ll see a most impressive Mars. Tonight, Mars will appear its biggest and brightest of the year, as Earth passes closer to the red planet than it has in over two years — and will be again for another two years.”

— APOD editors, October 6, 2020

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
October 6, 2020
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit: Jonathan T. Grayson
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 161 words

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Source

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