Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

A Sunrise at Sunset Point

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 19, 2023 is “A Sunrise at Sunset Point,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Martin Ratcliffe). The original explanation runs about 108 words.

A Sunrise at Sunset Point
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Martin Ratcliffe Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“This timelapse series captured on October 14 is set against the sunrise view from Sunset Point, Bryce Canyon, planet Earth . Of course on that date the New Moon caught up with the Sun in the canyon’s morning skies.”

— APOD editors, October 19, 2023

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
October 19, 2023
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Martin Ratcliffe
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 108 words

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