Astronomy Picture of the Day · August 21, 2021

Triple Transit and Mutual Events

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 21, 2021 is “Triple Transit and Mutual Events,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Christopher Go). The original explanation runs about 189 words.

From the explanation

“These three panels feature the Solar System’s ruling gas giant Jupiter on August 15 as seen from Cebu City, Philippines, planet Earth. On that date the well-timed telescopic views detail some remarkable performances, transits and mutual events, by Jupiter’s Galilean moons.”

— APOD editors, August 21, 2021

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: August 21, 2021
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Christopher Go
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 189 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, August 21, 2021 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2021-august-21-triple-transit-and-mutual-events

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