Astronomy Picture of the Day · September 22, 2016

Sunset at Edmontonhenge

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 22, 2016 is “Sunset at Edmontonhenge,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Luca Vanzella). The original explanation runs about 137 words.

From the explanation

“On September 18, the setting Sun illuminated both sides of the steep brick and steel canyon otherwise known as Jasper Avenue in downtown Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, planet Earth. The Stonehenge-like alignment is captured from the middle of the road in this daring snapshot .”

— APOD editors, September 22, 2016

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: September 22, 2016
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Luca Vanzella
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 137 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, September 22, 2016 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2016-september-22-sunset-at-edmontonhenge

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