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Conjunction after Sunset

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 19, 2020 is “Conjunction after Sunset,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Alireza Vafa). The original explanation runs about 145 words.

Conjunction after Sunset
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Alireza Vafa Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“How close will Jupiter and Saturn be at their Great Conjunction ? Consider this beautiful triple conjunction of Moon, Jupiter and Saturn captured through clouds in the wintry twilight.”

— APOD editors, December 19, 2020

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
December 19, 2020
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Alireza Vafa
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 145 words

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Source

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