Monday, May 20, 2013

APOD 4.7: Clouds & Birds & Moon & Venus

The ethereal-looking photo, which seems nearly computer animated or photoshopped, was taken in 2010, in Spain. Venus and the crescent Moon appeared quite near each other, and during the sunset they were bright against a profoundly blue sky, almost enveloped by the darkly august storm clouds. Birds happened to be flying across the sky while the photo was taking, adding to the surreal appearance. As in many other scenarios however, the dramatic beauty was quite fleeting, as Venus and the Moon set in the sky. Venus will become visible again this May.

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