Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Planet Lines Across Water

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 5, 2025 is “Planet Lines Across Water,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Jose Antonio Hervas). The original explanation runs about 146 words.

The featured image shows a night sky over some choppy water. The planet Venus shines high in the night sky, while a faint Saturn in on the far right. The crescent Moon is visible near the image center. A bright boat beacon is also visible o
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Jose Antonio Hervas Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“What’s causing those lines? Objects in the sky sometimes appear reflected as lines across water — but why?”

— APOD editors, May 5, 2025

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
May 5, 2025
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Jose Antonio Hervas
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 146 words

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