Astronomy Picture of the Day · February 5, 2025

Comet G3 ATLAS Setting over a Chilean Hill

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 5, 2025 is “Comet G3 ATLAS Setting over a Chilean Hill,” a video. The video is copyrighted by its creator (Video Credit & Copyright: Gabriel Muñoz). The original explanation runs about 151 words.

From the explanation

“Where is Comet ATLAS going? In the featured time-lapse video , the comet is not itself moving very much, but the Earth’s rotation makes it appear to be setting over a hill .”

— APOD editors, February 5, 2025

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: February 5, 2025
Type: Video
Credit: Credit: Video Credit & Copyright: Gabriel Muñoz
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 151 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, February 5, 2025 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2025-february-5-comet-g3-atlas-setting-over-a-chilean-hill

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