Astronomy Picture of the Day · December 21, 2010

Tyrrhenian Sea and Solstice Sky

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 21, 2010 is “Tyrrhenian Sea and Solstice Sky,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Danilo Pivato). The original explanation runs about 162 words.

From the explanation

“Today the solstice occurs at 23:38 Universal Time , the Sun reaching its southernmost declination in planet Earth’s sky . Of course, the December solstice marks the beginning of winter in the northern hemisphere and summer in the south.”

— APOD editors, December 21, 2010

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: December 21, 2010
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Danilo Pivato
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 162 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, December 21, 2010 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2010-december-21-tyrrhenian-sea-and-solstice-sky

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