Here is what the page “APOD: The Horns of Venus – Crescent Phase Captured in Stunning Detail” contains. NASA’s Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 29, 2026, features a striking image of Venus in its crescent phase, often called the 'horns of Venus.' The photograph, credited to an amateur astronomer, showcases the planet’s thin, brilliant crescent against the dark backdrop of space, a sight that h NASA’s Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 29, 2026, features a striking image of Venus in its crescent phase, often called the 'horns of Venus.' The photograph, credited to an amateur astronomer, showcases the planet’s thin, brilliant crescent against the dark backdrop of space, a sight that has fascinated skywatchers since Galileo first observed it in 1610.
The horns are the pointed tips of the crescent, visible when Venus is between Earth and the Sun. This listing links straight to the original page, where the content is available in full.