Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Autumn and the Active Sun

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 23, 1998 is “Autumn and the Active Sun,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Courtesy TRACE Team, NASA. The original explanation runs about 108 words.

Autumn and the Active Sun
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From the explanation

“m. Eastern Time, Autumn begins for Earth’s Northern Hemisphere.”

— APOD editors, September 23, 1998

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
September 23, 1998
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Courtesy TRACE Team, NASA
Copyright
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Explanation length
About 108 words

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