Astronomy Picture of the Day · October 20, 2020

Saturn and Jupiter over Italian Peaks

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 20, 2020 is “Saturn and Jupiter over Italian Peaks,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Giorgia Hofer). The original explanation runs about 160 words.

From the explanation

“Saturn and Jupiter are getting closer. Every night that you go out and check for the next two months, these two bright planets will be even closer together on the sky.”

— APOD editors, October 20, 2020

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: October 20, 2020
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Giorgia Hofer
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 160 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, October 20, 2020 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2020-october-20-saturn-and-jupiter-over-italian-peaks

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