Science · Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, France · October 22, 2026

Study dates the sky in Van Gogh's Starry Night to 1889

Reported by 2 outlets · first reported Oct 22, 11:00 AM ET

Researchers using astronomical details, including a thin crescent moon, propose a new date for the night sky depicted in Van Gogh's painting.

Sources

• France 24 ↗Oct 22, 1:27 PM ET
• Phys.org ↗Oct 22, 11:00 AM ET

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