Astronomy Picture of the Day · July 16, 2021

Love and War by Moonlight

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 16, 2021 is “Love and War by Moonlight,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Shi Huan). The original explanation runs about 173 words.

From the explanation

“Venus , named for the Roman goddess of love, and Mars , the war god’s namesake, come together by moonlight in this serene skyview, recorded on July 11 from Lualaba province, Democratic Republic of Congo, planet Earth.”

— APOD editors, July 16, 2021

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: July 16, 2021
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Shi Huan
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 173 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, July 16, 2021 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2021-july-16-love-and-war-by-moonlight

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