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Astronomy Picture of the Day -- Clouds, Birds, Moon, Venus
NASA ^ | May 12, 2013 | (see photo credit)

Posted on 05/12/2013 2:45:46 PM PDT by SunkenCiv

Explanation: Sometimes the sky above can become quite a show. In early September of 2010, for example, the Moon and Venus converged, creating quite a sight by itself for sky enthusiasts around the globe. From some locations, though, the sky was even more picturesque. In the above image taken in Spain, a crescent Moon and the planet Venus, on the far right, were captured during sunset posing against a deep blue sky. In the foreground, dark storm clouds loom across the image bottom, while a white anvil cloud shape appears above. Black specks dot the frame, caused by a flock of birds taking flight. Very soon after this picture was taken, however, the birds passed by, the storm ended, and Venus and the Moon set. Bright Venus again becomes visible just after sunset this 2013 May and will appear near Jupiter toward the end of the month.

May 12, 2013

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TOPICS: Astronomy; Astronomy Picture of the Day; Science
KEYWORDS: apod; astronomy; science; venus
[Credit & Copyright: Isaac Gutiérrez Pascual (Spain)]

1 posted on 05/12/2013 2:45:46 PM PDT by SunkenCiv
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A bit ho-hum.

2 posted on 05/12/2013 2:46:16 PM PDT by SunkenCiv (Romney would have been worse, if you're a dumb ass.)
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To: SunkenCiv

Nice!


3 posted on 05/12/2013 2:59:58 PM PDT by BenLurkin (This is not a statement of fact. It is either opinion or satire; or both)
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To: SunkenCiv
A bit ho-hum.

Not so much. I would be pleased if I would have taken that pic.

4 posted on 05/12/2013 3:01:45 PM PDT by chesty_puller (Viet Nam 1970-71 He who shed blood with me shall forever be my brother. Shak.)
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To: SunkenCiv
Lots of terrestrial photos lately. One I 'took'.

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5 posted on 05/12/2013 3:07:46 PM PDT by cripplecreek (REMEMBER THE RIVER RAISIN!)
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To: SunkenCiv

That is truly beautiful...May I use it for my wallpaper?


6 posted on 05/12/2013 3:46:41 PM PDT by bimboeruption (Clinging to my Bible and my HK.)
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To: SunkenCiv

Reminds me of Harry Potter.


7 posted on 05/12/2013 3:47:59 PM PDT by tanuki (Left-wing Revolution: show biz for boring people.)
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To: SunkenCiv

Beautiful.
TYVM, SunkenCiv!


8 posted on 05/12/2013 4:11:17 PM PDT by onyx (Please Support Free Republic - Donate Monthly! If you want on Sarah Palin's Ping List, Let Me know!)
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To: cripplecreek
Very nice, but, what is it?

FMCDH(BITS)

9 posted on 05/12/2013 4:25:08 PM PDT by nothingnew (I fear for my Republic due to marxist influence in our government. Open eyes/see)
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To: SunkenCiv
A bit ho-hum.

Not to me. Thank you SunkenCiv.

10 posted on 05/12/2013 10:39:51 PM PDT by houeto (https://secure.freerepublic.com/donate/)
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To: SunkenCiv

Look at all those doomed birds flying into that huge raven’s beak at the right…


11 posted on 05/13/2013 10:41:48 AM PDT by mikrofon (APOD Bump)
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