26.10.15

Astronomy picture of the day - 2015 October 25 - Jupiter and Venus from Earth

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Jupiter and Venus from Earth 
Image Copyright: Marek Nikodem (PPSAE)
Explanation: It was visible around the world. The sunset conjunction of Jupiter and Venus in 2012 was visible almost no matter where you lived on Earth. Anyone on the planet with a clear western horizon at sunset could see them.Pictured above in 2012, a creative photographer traveled away from the town lights of SzubinPoland to image a near closest approach of the two planets. The bright planets were separated only by three degrees and his daughter striking a humorous pose. A faint red sunset still glowed in the background. Jupiter and Venus will be at it again this week before sunrise, passing under two degree from each other -- and even with bonus planet Mars nearby.

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