Random Astronomy Pictures OTD on Nostr: APOD from 2010-08-18 Crescent #Moon and #Planets Over Portugal Skywatchers on a ridge ...
APOD from 2010-08-18
Crescent #Moon and #Planets Over Portugal
Skywatchers on a ridge enjoy a crescent moon, Venus, Mars, and Saturn above the Atlantic at Costa da Caparica. Amidst the Perseids meteor shower peak, this celestial view was globally visible last week. The planets remain visible at sunset, with Venus nearing the horizon.
HD image at https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap100818.html
Crescent #Moon and #Planets Over Portugal
Skywatchers on a ridge enjoy a crescent moon, Venus, Mars, and Saturn above the Atlantic at Costa da Caparica. Amidst the Perseids meteor shower peak, this celestial view was globally visible last week. The planets remain visible at sunset, with Venus nearing the horizon.
HD image at https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap100818.html