Astronomy Picture of the Day · November 16, 2023

Daytime Moon Meets Morning Star

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 16, 2023 is “Daytime Moon Meets Morning Star,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Katarzyna Kaczmarczyk). The original explanation runs about 119 words.

From the explanation

“Venus now appears as Earth’s brilliant morning star, shining above the southeastern horizon before dawn. For early morning risers, the silvery celestial beacon rose predawn in a close pairing with a waning crescent Moon on Thursday, November 9.”

— APOD editors, November 16, 2023

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: November 16, 2023
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Katarzyna Kaczmarczyk
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 119 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, November 16, 2023 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2023-november-16-daytime-moon-meets-morning-star

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