Subj : Daily APOD Report
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From : Alan Ianson
Date : Mon Mar 06 2023 00:19:30

                        Astronomy Picture of the Day

    Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our
      fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation
                    written by a professional astronomer.

                                2023 March 6
   Two bright spots are seen on either side of a person standing on a hill
   who appears to be holding one or both of them. A starry sky appears in
        the background. Please see the explanation for more detailed
                                information.

                        Jupiter and Venus from Earth
               Image Credit & 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 here in 2012, a creative photographer traveled
   away from the town lights of Szubin, Poland to image a near closest
   approach of the two planets. The bright planets were then separated
   only by three degrees and his daughter struck a humorous pose. A faint
   red sunset still glowed in the background. Jupiter and Venus are
   together again this month after sunset, passing within a degree of each
   other about a week ago.

      Jupiter & Venus Conjunction Gallery: Notable Submissions to APOD
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