White Sands at Twilight

White Sands at Twilight

Venus dominates the evening sky during this sunset over the Caballo Mountains. The departure of Orion, seen setting in the lower left, marks the end of Spring and the beginning of Summer. The constellations Gemini and Auriga are also visible above left and above right of Venus.

Astronomer: Dr. Travis Rector
Date of Observation: 05-09-1994
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Location of Image: White Sands National Monument, New Mexico
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