Astronomy Picture of the Day · December 23, 2009

December Sunrise, Cape Sounion

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 23, 2009 is “December Sunrise, Cape Sounion,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Anthony Ayiomamitis ( TWAN )). The original explanation runs about 97 words.

From the explanation

“The Sun is a moving target . Its annual motion through planet Earth’s sky tracks north and south, from solstice to solstice, as the seasons change .”

— APOD editors, December 23, 2009

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: December 23, 2009
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Anthony Ayiomamitis ( TWAN )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 97 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, December 23, 2009 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2009-december-23-december-sunrise-cape-sounion

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