Astronomy Picture of the Day · March 30, 2001

Equinox + 1

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 30, 2001 is “Equinox + 1,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Joe Orman). The original explanation runs about 182 words.

From the explanation

“Twice a year, at the Spring and Fall equinox , the Sun rises due east. In an emphatic demonstration of this celestial alignment , photographer Joe Orman recorded this inspiring image of the Sun rising exactly along the east-west oriented Western Canal, in Tempe, Arizona, USA.”

— APOD editors, March 30, 2001

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: March 30, 2001
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Joe Orman
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 182 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, March 30, 2001 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2001-march-30-equinox-1

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