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Crescent and Venus

Bright dot of Venus seen near the crescent Moon in a deep blue sky
Image Credit: NASA/Bill Dunford
Published: July 23, 2018
Historical Date: July 15, 2018

Bright Venus seen near the crescent Moon on July 15, 2018.

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