Astronomy Picture of the Day · October 30, 2020

Fear and Dread: The Moons of Mars

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 30, 2020 is “Fear and Dread: The Moons of Mars,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Composite Image Credit & Copyright: Dennis Simmons). The original explanation runs about 147 words.

From the explanation

“On Halloween fear and dread will stalk your night skies, also known as Phobos and Deimos the moons of Mars. The 2020 opposition of Mars was on October 13, so the Red Planet will still rise shortly before sunset.”

— APOD editors, October 30, 2020

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At a glance

Date: October 30, 2020
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Composite Image Credit & Copyright: Dennis Simmons
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 147 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, October 30, 2020 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2020-october-30-fear-and-dread-the-moons-of-mars

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