Astronomy Picture of the Day · March 20, 2014

Solargraphy Analemmas

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 20, 2014 is “Solargraphy Analemmas,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Maciej Zapiór and Łukasz Fajfrowski). The original explanation runs about 172 words.

From the explanation

“Today is the equinox . The Sun crosses the celestial equator heading north at 16:57 UT, marking the northern hemisphere’s first day of spring.”

— APOD editors, March 20, 2014

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: March 20, 2014
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Maciej Zapiór and Łukasz Fajfrowski
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 172 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, March 20, 2014 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2014-march-20-solargraphy-analemmas

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