Astronomy Picture of the Day · December 21, 2002

Solstice Celebration

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 21, 2002 is “Solstice Celebration,” an image. It is credited to Credit: SOHO – EIT Consortium, ESA , NASA. The original explanation runs about 150 words.

From the explanation

“Aloha and Season’s greetings! On December 22nd, at 01:14 Universal Time (December 21, 3:14pm Hawaii-Aleutian Standard Time ), the Sun reaches its southernmost point in planet Earth’s sky marking the final season change for the year 2002.”

— APOD editors, December 21, 2002

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: December 21, 2002
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: SOHO – EIT Consortium, ESA , NASA
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 150 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, December 21, 2002 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2002-december-21-solstice-celebration

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