Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Solstice at Newgrange

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 20, 2008 is “Solstice at Newgrange,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Photograph by Cyril Byrne – courtesy of The Irish Times. The original explanation runs about 202 words.

Solstice at Newgrange
Credit: Photograph by Cyril Byrne – courtesy of The Irish Times Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Tomorrow’s solstice marks the southernmost point of the Sun’s annual motion through planet Earth’s sky and the astronomical beginning of winter in the north.”

— APOD editors, December 20, 2008

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
December 20, 2008
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Photograph by Cyril Byrne – courtesy of The Irish Times
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 202 words

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