Astronomy Picture of the Day · September 23, 2003

Egging On the Autumnal Equinox

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 23, 2003 is “Egging On the Autumnal Equinox,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Phil Plait (Bad Astronomy). The original explanation runs about 120 words.

From the explanation

“Today is the autumnal equinox — should eggs be able to stand on end? This long-standing myth loses much of its mystique after a demonstration that eggs can be made to stand on end during any day of the year.”

— APOD editors, September 23, 2003

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: September 23, 2003
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Phil Plait (Bad Astronomy)
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 120 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, September 23, 2003 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2003-september-23-egging-on-the-autumnal-equinox

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