Astronomy Picture of Day: Moon, Mercury, Monaco# Astronomy - 天文
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Moon, Mercury, Monaco
Credit & Copyright: Vincent Jacques
Explanation: Low on the western horizon after sunset, a slender
crescent Moon and wandering planet Mercury join the lights
of Menton and Monaco along the French Riviera. Astronomer
Vincent Jacques took advantage of this gorgeous photo opportunity
a week ago on March 11, when the Moon and Mercury were separated
in the sky by just three degrees. Of course, the Moon in a slender
crescent phase is always seen near the horizon, as is Mercury -
Credit & Copyright: Vincent Jacques
Explanation: Low on the western horizon after sunset, a slender
crescent Moon and wandering planet Mercury join the lights
of Menton and Monaco along the French Riviera. Astronomer
Vincent Jacques took advantage of this gorgeous photo opportunity
a week ago on March 11, when the Moon and Mercury were separated
in the sky by just three degrees. Of course, the Moon in a slender
crescent phase is always seen near the horizon, as is Mercury -