Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Sunrise Shadows in the Sky

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 21, 2024 is “Sunrise Shadows in the Sky,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Emili Vilamala). The original explanation runs about 185 words.

Sunrise Shadows in the Sky
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Emili Vilamala Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“The defining astronomical moment of this September’s equinox is at 12:44 UTC on September 22, when the Sun crosses the celestial equator moving south in its yearly journey through planet Earth’s sky.”

— APOD editors, September 21, 2024

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
September 21, 2024
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Emili Vilamala
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 185 words

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The Sun

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Source

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