Astronomy Picture of the Day · December 22, 2012

Saturn at Night

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 22, 2012 is “Saturn at Night,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: NASA , JPL-Caltech , Space Science Institute , Cassini Imaging Team. The original explanation runs about 151 words.

From the explanation

“Splendors seldom seen are revealed in this glorious picture from Saturn’s shadow.”

— APOD editors, December 22, 2012

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: December 22, 2012
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit: NASA , JPL-Caltech , Space Science Institute , Cassini Imaging Team
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 151 words