Astronomy Picture of the Day · January 11, 2025

An Evening Sky Full of Planets

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 11, 2025 is “An Evening Sky Full of Planets,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Dario Giannobile). The original explanation runs about 146 words.

From the explanation

“Only Mercury is missing from a Solar System parade of planets in this early evening skyscape . Rising nearly opposite the Sun, bright Mars is at the far left.”

— APOD editors, January 11, 2025

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: January 11, 2025
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Dario Giannobile
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 146 words

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The Moon The Sun Mars

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, January 11, 2025 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2025-january-11-an-evening-sky-full-of-planets

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