Breathtaking sunset view over the Indian Ocean near Reunion Island. Venus, Jupiter, and Mercury are visible in a planetary conjunction, with a crescent Moon (no longer visible) previously featured. Dark volcanic rocks create a dramatic foreground against the twilight sky. Free online astronomy lectures available for students of all ages.

Astronomy Picture from 07/03/2012

Conjunction Over Reunion Island

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap120307.html


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