Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Daytime Moon Meets Evening Star

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 20, 2026 is “Daytime Moon Meets Evening Star,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Debra Ceravolo). The original explanation runs about 108 words.

Daytime Moon Meets Evening Star
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Debra Ceravolo Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Venus is now appearing on the celestial stage as Earth’s brilliant evening star, performing with the Moon, other wandering planets, and bright stars in western skies. For evening sky gazers on June 17, the celestial beacon rose after sunset close by a young, slender, crescent Moon.”

— APOD editors, June 20, 2026

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
June 20, 2026
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Debra Ceravolo
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 108 words

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Source

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