Astronomy Picture of the Day · February 25, 2023

Crescent Moon Occultation

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 25, 2023 is “Crescent Moon Occultation,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Fefo Bouvier). The original explanation runs about 112 words.

From the explanation

“On February 22, a young Moon shared the western sky at sunset with bright planets Venus and Jupiter along the ecliptic plane . The beautiful celestial conjunction was visible around planet Earth .”

— APOD editors, February 25, 2023

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: February 25, 2023
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Fefo Bouvier
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 112 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, February 25, 2023 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2023-february-25-crescent-moon-occultation

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