Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Solar Eclipse Solargraph

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 22, 2017 is “Solar Eclipse Solargraph,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Chuck Bueter (Nightwise.org)). The original explanation runs about 156 words.

Solar Eclipse Solargraph
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Chuck Bueter (Nightwise.org) Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Today is the September equinox . Heading south, the Sun’s path through the sky will cross the celestial equator at 20:02 UT .”

— APOD editors, September 22, 2017

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
September 22, 2017
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Chuck Bueter (Nightwise.org)
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 156 words

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Source

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