Astronomy Picture of the Day · July 10, 2021

Mercury and the Da Vinci Glow

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 10, 2021 is “Mercury and the Da Vinci Glow,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Gabriel Funes). The original explanation runs about 165 words.

From the explanation

“On July 8th early morning risers saw Mercury near an old Moon low on the eastern horizon. On that date bright planet, faint glow of lunar night side, and sunlit crescent were captured in this predawn skyscape from Tenerife’s Teide National Park in the Canary Islands.”

— APOD editors, July 10, 2021

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: July 10, 2021
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Gabriel Funes
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 165 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, July 10, 2021 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2021-july-10-mercury-and-the-da-vinci-glow

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