Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

A Picturesque Equinox Sunset

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 20, 2016 is “A Picturesque Equinox Sunset,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Roland Christen). The original explanation runs about 169 words.

A Picturesque Equinox Sunset
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Roland Christen Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“What’s that at the end of the road? The Sun.”

— APOD editors, March 20, 2016

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
March 20, 2016
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Roland Christen
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 169 words

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