Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Sunrise Solstice at Stonehenge
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 21, 2006 is “Sunrise Solstice at Stonehenge,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Pete Strasser (Tucson, Arizona, USA)). The original explanation runs about 150 words.
From the explanation
“Today the Sun reaches its northernmost point in the planet Earth’s sky. Called a solstice , the date traditionally marks a change of seasons — from spring to summer in Earth ‘s Northern Hemisphere and from fall to winter in Earth’s Southern Hemisphere .”
— APOD editors, June 21, 2006
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- June 21, 2006
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit & Copyright: Pete Strasser (Tucson, Arizona, USA)
- Copyright
- Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 150 words