Astronomy Picture of the Day · June 20, 2008

Solstice Moonrise, Cape Sounion

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 20, 2008 is “Solstice Moonrise, Cape Sounion,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Anthony Ayiomamitis ( TWAN )). The original explanation runs about 134 words.

From the explanation

“Today’s solstice marks the northernmost point of the Sun’s annual motion through planet Earth’s sky and the astronomical beginning of the northern hemisphere’s summer. But only two days ago, the Full Moon nearest the solstice rose close to the ecliptic plane opposite the Sun, near its southernmost point for the year.”

— APOD editors, June 20, 2008

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: June 20, 2008
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Anthony Ayiomamitis ( TWAN )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 134 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, June 20, 2008 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2008-june-20-solstice-moonrise-cape-sounion

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