Astronomy Picture of the Day · July 5, 2017

Aphelion Sunrise

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 5, 2017 is “Aphelion Sunrise,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Stephen Mudge). The original explanation runs about 139 words.

From the explanation

“On July 3rd, planet Earth reached aphelion , the farthest point in its elliptical orbit around the Sun. Each year, this day of the most distant Sun happens to occur during winter in the southern hemisphere.”

— APOD editors, July 5, 2017

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: July 5, 2017
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Stephen Mudge
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 139 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, July 5, 2017 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2017-july-5-aphelion-sunrise

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