Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

AR 3664 on a Setting Sun

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 13, 2024 is “AR 3664 on a Setting Sun,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Marco Meniero). The original explanation runs about 187 words.

A distant Sun is seen over water and between foreground trees. On the lower part of the Sun is the gigantic active region AR 3664 visible by its dark sunspots. Please see the explanation for more detailed information.
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Marco Meniero Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“It was larger than the Earth. It was so big you could actually see it on the Sun’s surface without magnification.”

— APOD editors, May 13, 2024

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
May 13, 2024
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Marco Meniero
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 187 words

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