Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Equinox in the Sky

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 22, 2020 is “Equinox in the Sky,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Luca Vanzella). The original explanation runs about 160 words.

Equinox in the Sky
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Luca Vanzella Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Does the Sun set in the same direction every day? No, the direction of sunset depends on the time of the year.”

— APOD editors, September 22, 2020

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
September 22, 2020
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Luca Vanzella
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 160 words

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Copy taken Oct 28, 2026, 2:39 AM EDT. The image and explanation belong to their creators. OpenOrbit is not affiliated with or endorsed by NASA.