Astronomy Picture of the Day · June 20, 2004

Solstice Celebration

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 20, 2004 is “Solstice Celebration,” an image. It is credited to Credit: SOHO – EIT Consortium, ESA , NASA. The original explanation runs about 147 words.

From the explanation

“Season’s greetings! Today or tomorrow, depending on your time zone, the Sun reaches its northernmost point in planet Earth’s sky marking a season change and the first solstice of the year 2004.”

— APOD editors, June 20, 2004

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: June 20, 2004
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 147 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, June 20, 2004 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2004-june-20-solstice-celebration

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