Astronomy Picture of the Day · March 19, 2024

A Picturesque Equinox Sunset

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 19, 2024 is “A Picturesque Equinox Sunset,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Alan Dyer , Amazingsky.com, TWAN). The original explanation runs about 160 words.

The sun sets in the distance at the horizon end of a long road over open country. The sunset is very orange, as is the surrounding sky. Telephone poles line the right side of the road. Please see the explanation for more detailed informatio — Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Alan Dyer , Amazingsky.com, TWAN 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 19, 2024

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: March 19, 2024
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Alan Dyer , Amazingsky.com, TWAN
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 160 words