Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Mars-Saturn Conjunction

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 9, 2022 is “Mars-Saturn Conjunction,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Damian Peach). The original explanation runs about 136 words.

Mars-Saturn Conjunction
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Damian Peach Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Fainter stars in the zodiacal constellation Capricornus are scattered near the plane of the ecliptic in this field of view. The two brightest ones at center aren’t stars at all though, but the planets Mars and Saturn.”

— APOD editors, April 9, 2022

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
April 9, 2022
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Damian Peach
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 136 words

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Source

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