Astronomy Picture of the Day · September 23, 2015

Antarctic Analemma

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 23, 2015 is “Antarctic Analemma,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Adrianos Golemis). The original explanation runs about 206 words.

From the explanation

“Does the Sun return to the same spot on the sky every day? No.”

— APOD editors, September 23, 2015

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: September 23, 2015
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Adrianos Golemis
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 206 words