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Great Conjunction over Sicilian Lighthouse

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 8, 2020 is “Great Conjunction over Sicilian Lighthouse,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Kevin Saragozza). The original explanation runs about 138 words.

Great Conjunction over Sicilian Lighthouse
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Kevin Saragozza Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Don’t miss the coming great conjunction . In just under two weeks, the two largest planets in our Solar System will angularly pass so close together in Earth ‘s sky that the Moon would easily be able to cover them both simultaneously.”

— APOD editors, December 8, 2020

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
December 8, 2020
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Kevin Saragozza
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 138 words

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