Astronomy Picture of the Day · June 21, 2002

Zimbabwe Sunset

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 21, 2002 is “Zimbabwe Sunset,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Murray Alexander). The original explanation runs about 134 words.

From the explanation

“Today’s scheduled geocentric astronomical event is the Solstice , with the Sun reaching its northernmost declination at 13 hours 24 minutes Universal Time . For denizens of planet Earth this Solstice marks the beginning of Summer in the northern hemisphere and Winter in the south .”

— APOD editors, June 21, 2002

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: June 21, 2002
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Murray Alexander
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 134 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, June 21, 2002 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2002-june-21-zimbabwe-sunset

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