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Jupiter by Moonlight

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 3, 2023 is “Jupiter by Moonlight,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Giorgia Hofer). The original explanation runs about 128 words.

Jupiter by Moonlight
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Giorgia Hofer Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“That bright beacon you’ve seen rising in the east just after sunset is Jupiter. Climbing high in midnight skies, our Solar System’s ruling gas giant was at its 2023 opposition, opposite the Sun in planet Earth’s sky, on November 2.”

— APOD editors, November 3, 2023

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
November 3, 2023
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Giorgia Hofer
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 128 words

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Source

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