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APOD: 2026 November 12 – Moon, Venus and Spica Meet

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Briefings

A 2026 November 12 APOD image shows the Moon, Venus, and Spica in a sky event. Spica, a binary star system, is positioned near Venus, which is near the Moon. Spica is approximately 250 light-years away and was discovered in 1890 as a binary system, though it was later reported as a triple system. The image was captured in Poland.

Key points

• The image shows the Moon, Venus, and Spica in a sky event where Spica is positioned near Venus, which is near the Moon.
• Spica is approximately 250 light-years away and was discovered in 1890 as a binary system, though it was later reported as a triple system.

Context

APOD features a professional astronomer's explanation of celestial mechanics, specifically planetary conjunctions. The image was captured in Poland by Wlodzimierz Bubak, illustrating the Moon, Venus, and Spica in the sky.

Limitations

The image is a snapshot from November 12, 2026, and the specific date of the Spica triple system report is not confirmed in the evidence.

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