Planetary trio on May 26 | Today's Image

In Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania, they know how to celebrate planets. Well, okay, it's Memorial Day, too. This shot is from last night - May 26, 2013 - from EarthSky Facebook friend Ken Griggs.

In Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania, they know how to celebrate planets … and Memorial Day. This shot is from last night – May 26, 2013 – from EarthSky Facebook friend Ken Griggs.

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