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September Sunrise Shadows

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 24, 2022 is “September Sunrise Shadows,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Donato Lioce). The original explanation runs about 161 words.

September Sunrise Shadows
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Donato Lioce Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“The defining astronomical moment for this September’s equinox was on Friday, September 23, 2022 at 01:03 UTC, when the Sun crossed the celestial equator moving south in its yearly journey through planet Earth’s sky.”

— APOD editors, September 24, 2022

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
September 24, 2022
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Donato Lioce
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 161 words

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The Sun

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Source

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