Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Tyrrhenian Sea and Solstice Sky
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 21, 2014 is “Tyrrhenian Sea and Solstice Sky,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Danilo Pivato). The original explanation runs about 147 words.
From the explanation
“Today the solstice occurs at 23:03 Universal Time , the Sun reaching its southernmost declination in planet Earth’s sky . Of course, the December solstice marks the beginning of winter in the northern hemisphere and summer in the south.”
— APOD editors, December 21, 2014
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- December 21, 2014
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Danilo Pivato
- Copyright
- Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 147 words