Astronomy Picture of the Day · September 23, 2012

Equinox: The Sun from Solstice to Solstice

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 23, 2012 is “Equinox: The Sun from Solstice to Solstice,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Tunç Tezel ( TWAN )). The original explanation runs about 195 words.

From the explanation

“Yesterday was an equinox, a date when day and night are equal. Today, and every day until the next equinox , the night will be longer than the day in Earth’s northern hemisphere, and the day will be longer than the night in Earth’s southern hemisphere.”

— APOD editors, September 23, 2012

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: September 23, 2012
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Tunç Tezel ( TWAN )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 195 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, September 23, 2012 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2012-september-23-equinox-the-sun-from-solstice-to-solstice

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