Astronomy Picture of the Day · March 19, 2023

Equinox at the Pyramid of the Feathered Serpent

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 19, 2023 is “Equinox at the Pyramid of the Feathered Serpent,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Robert Fedez). The original explanation runs about 151 words.

A grand Mayan Pyramids is shown below a starry sky highlighted by the band of the Milky Way and the planets Saturn and Jupiter. Please see the explanation for more detailed information. — Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Robert Fedez Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“To see the feathered serpent descend the Mayan pyramid requires exquisite timing. You must visit El Castillo — in Mexico ‘s Yucatán Peninsula — near an equinox .”

— APOD editors, March 19, 2023

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: March 19, 2023
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Robert Fedez
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 151 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, March 19, 2023 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2023-march-19-equinox-at-the-pyramid-of-the-feathered-serpent

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