Astronomy Picture of the Day · February 4, 2022

Moons at Twilight

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 4, 2022 is “Moons at Twilight,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Robert Fedez). The original explanation runs about 128 words.

From the explanation

“Even though Jupiter was the only planet visible in the evening sky on February 2, it shared the twilight above the western horizon with the Solar System’s brightest moons .”

— APOD editors, February 4, 2022

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: February 4, 2022
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Robert Fedez
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 128 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, February 4, 2022 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2022-february-4-moons-at-twilight

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