Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Shadows of Saturn at Equinox

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 1, 2009 is “Shadows of Saturn at Equinox,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Cassini Imaging Team , ISS , JPL , ESA , NASA. The original explanation runs about 125 words.

Shadows of Saturn at Equinox
Credit: Cassini Imaging Team , ISS , JPL , ESA , NASA Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Unusual shadows and dark rings appeared around Saturn near its equinox last month. At that time — early August — Saturn’s ring plane pointed directly at the Sun.”

— APOD editors, September 1, 2009

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
September 1, 2009
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Cassini Imaging Team , ISS , JPL , ESA , NASA
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 125 words

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