Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

A Year in Sunsets

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 21, 2024 is “A Year in Sunsets,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Wael Omar). The original explanation runs about 146 words.

A Year in Sunsets
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Wael Omar Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“A year in sunsets, from April 2023 to March 2024, track along the western horizon in these stacked panoramic views. The well-planned sequence is constructed of images recorded near the 21st day of the indicated month from the same location overlooking Cairo, Egypt.”

— APOD editors, December 21, 2024

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
December 21, 2024
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Wael Omar
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 146 words

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Source

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