Astronomy Picture of the Day · June 20, 2012

Venus Transits the Midnight Sun

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 20, 2012 is “Venus Transits the Midnight Sun,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Babak Tafreshi ( TWAN )). The original explanation runs about 150 words.

From the explanation

“Today’s solstice , the astronomical beginning of summer in the north, is at 23:09 UT when the Sun reaches the northernmost declination in its yearly trek through planet Earth’s sky. 6 degrees northern latitude.”

— APOD editors, June 20, 2012

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: June 20, 2012
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Babak Tafreshi ( TWAN )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 150 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, June 20, 2012 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2012-june-20-venus-transits-the-midnight-sun

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