Astronomy Picture of the Day · March 6, 2023

Jupiter and Venus from Earth

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 6, 2023 is “Jupiter and Venus from Earth,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Marek Nikodem ( PPSAE )). The original explanation runs about 124 words.

Two bright spots are seen on either side of a person standing on a hill who appears to be holding one or both of them. A starry sky appears in the background. Please see the explanation for more detailed information. — Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Marek Nikodem ( PPSAE ) Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“It was visible around the world. The sunset conjunction of Jupiter and Venus in 2012 was visible almost no matter where you lived on Earth.”

— APOD editors, March 6, 2023

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: March 6, 2023
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Marek Nikodem ( PPSAE )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 124 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, March 6, 2023 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2023-march-6-jupiter-and-venus-from-earth

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