Astronomy Picture of the Day · July 12, 2006

A Manhattan Sunset

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 12, 2006 is “A Manhattan Sunset,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Neil deGrasse Tyson ( AMNH )). The original explanation runs about 141 words.

From the explanation

“Today, if it is clear, Manhattan will flood dramatically with sunlight just as the Sun sets precisely on the centerline of every street. Usually, the tall buildings that line the gridded streets of New York City ‘s tallest borough will hide the setting Sun.”

— APOD editors, July 12, 2006

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: July 12, 2006
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Neil deGrasse Tyson ( AMNH )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 141 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, July 12, 2006 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2006-july-12-a-manhattan-sunset

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