Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
An Analemma of the Sun
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 28, 2019 is “An Analemma of the Sun,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Gyorgy Soponyai). The original explanation runs about 124 words.
From the explanation
“This week the equinox found the Sun near the middle, but not at the crossing point, of an analemma in its annual trek through planet Earth’s skies. In this scenic view , that graceful, figure-8-shaped curve was intentionally posed above the iconic Danube River and the capital city of Hungary.”
— APOD editors, September 28, 2019
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- September 28, 2019
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Gyorgy Soponyai
- Copyright
- Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 124 words