Astronomy Picture of the Day · November 19, 2023

Space Station, Solar Prominences, Sun

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 19, 2023 is “Space Station, Solar Prominences, Sun,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Mehmet Ergün). The original explanation runs about 214 words.

A silhouette of the International Space Station (ISS) is pictured in front the top of the Sun, shown with great detail. An inset image shows where on the ISS the Dragon capsule is docked. Please see the explanation for more detailed informa — Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Mehmet Ergün Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“That’s no sunspot. It’s the International Space Station (ISS) caught passing in front of the Sun.”

— APOD editors, November 19, 2023

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: November 19, 2023
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Mehmet Ergün
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 214 words