Astronomy Picture of the Day · April 20, 2022

Planet Line over New York Bridge

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 20, 2022 is “Planet Line over New York Bridge,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Stan Honda). The original explanation runs about 149 words.

The featured image shows four planets lined up behind the RFK Triboro bridge in New York City. The image was taken just before sunrise two days ago. Please see the explanation for more detailed information. — Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Stan Honda Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“There’s an interesting sky to see if you wake up before the Sun. Lined up on toward the eastern horizon are four planets in a row.”

— APOD editors, April 20, 2022

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: April 20, 2022
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Stan Honda
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 149 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, April 20, 2022 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2022-april-20-planet-line-over-new-york-bridge

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