Astronomy Picture of the Day · September 22, 2014

Earth at Equinox

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 22, 2014 is “Earth at Equinox,” a video. It is credited to Video Credit: Roscosmos / NTSOMZ / zelenyikot.livejournal.com Courtesy: Igor Tirsky , Vitaliy Egorov. The original explanation runs about 182 words.

From the explanation

“Earth is at equinox. Over the next 24 hours, day and night have nearly equal duration all over planet Earth.”

— APOD editors, September 22, 2014

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: September 22, 2014
Type: Video
Credit: Credit: Video Credit: Roscosmos / NTSOMZ / zelenyikot.livejournal.com Courtesy: Igor Tirsky , Vitaliy Egorov
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 182 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, September 22, 2014 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2014-september-22-earth-at-equinox

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