1.8 APOD Rania Shafie

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This is a photograph of the planets Mercury, Venus, and Saturn near the eastern horizon during dawn. The photograph was taken in Noerdlingen, Germany, and also includes a narrow lunar crescent near the planets. Mercury is in such a low position compared to Venus and Saturn because it is sinking closer toward the rising Sun. The summary also notes that if someone observes the same area throughout the week, they will also see the planets Mars and Jupiter. The photograph is taken well and the beauty of the sky is amplified by the figure of the tree against it.