Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Solstice: Sunrises Around the Year

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 21, 2020 is “Solstice: Sunrises Around the Year,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Zaid M. Al-Abbadi). The original explanation runs about 198 words.

Solstice: Sunrises Around the Year
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Zaid M. Al-Abbadi Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Does the Sun always rise in the same direction? No.”

— APOD editors, December 21, 2020

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
December 21, 2020
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Zaid M. Al-Abbadi
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 198 words

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