Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Anticrepuscular Rays Converge Opposite the Sun

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 24, 2019 is “Anticrepuscular Rays Converge Opposite the Sun,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Juraj Patekar). The original explanation runs about 177 words.

Anticrepuscular Rays Converge Opposite the Sun
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Juraj Patekar Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Is there ever anything interesting to see in the direction opposite the Sun? Sometimes there is.”

— APOD editors, June 24, 2019

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
June 24, 2019
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Juraj Patekar
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 177 words

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