Astronomy Picture of the Day · June 20, 2021

Sunrise Solstice over Stonehenge

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 20, 2021 is “Sunrise Solstice over Stonehenge,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Max Alexander , STFC , SPL). The original explanation runs about 133 words.

The picture shows the Sun rising over the blocks of Stonehenge. Please see the explanation for more detailed information. — Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Max Alexander , STFC , SPL Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Today the Sun reaches its northernmost point in planet Earth’s sky. Called a solstice , many cultures mark this date as a change of seasons — from spring to summer in Earth ‘s Northern Hemisphere and from fall to winter in Earth’s Southern Hemisphere .”

— APOD editors, June 20, 2021

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: June 20, 2021
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Max Alexander , STFC , SPL
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 133 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, June 20, 2021 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2021-june-20-sunrise-solstice-over-stonehenge

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