Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

A Solstice Sun Tattoo

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 20, 2025 is “A Solstice Sun Tattoo,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Marcella Pace). The original explanation runs about 136 words.

A Solstice Sun Tattoo
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Marcella Pace Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“The word solstice is from the Latin for Sun and to pause or stand still. And in the days surrounding a solstice the Sun’s annual north-south drift in planet Earth’s sky does slow down, pause, and then reverse direction.”

— APOD editors, December 20, 2025

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
December 20, 2025
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Marcella Pace
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 136 words

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Source

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