Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Northern Summer on Titan
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 22, 2017 is “Northern Summer on Titan,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: Cassini Imaging Team , SSI , JPL , ESA , NASA. The original explanation runs about 83 words.
From the explanation
“While yesterday’s solstice brought summer to planet Earth’s northern hemisphere, a northern summer solstice arrived for ringed planet Saturn nearly a month ago on May 24. Following the Saturnian seasons , its large moon Titan was captured in this Cassini spacecraft image from June 9 .”
— APOD editors, June 22, 2017
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- June 22, 2017
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Image Credit: Cassini Imaging Team , SSI , JPL , ESA , NASA
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 83 words