Astronomy Picture of the Day · March 20, 2022

A Picturesque Equinox Sunset

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 20, 2022 is “A Picturesque Equinox Sunset,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Roland Christen). The original explanation runs about 156 words.

The featured image depicts a sunset down a country road in Illinois. On an equinox, the Sun rises and sets directly down east-west running roads like this. Many towns have them. Please see the explanation for more detailed information. — Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Roland Christen Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“What’s that at the end of the road? The Sun.”

— APOD editors, March 20, 2022

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: March 20, 2022
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Roland Christen
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 156 words