Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Sunset Solstice over Stonehenge

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 22, 2025 is “Sunset Solstice over Stonehenge,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: English Heritage , Josh Dury). The original explanation runs about 110 words.

The sun is setting across a field in a clear sky. In the field are the famous stones of Stonehenge. The Sun peaks out from the center of the stone array. Please see the explanation for more detailed information.
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: English Heritage , Josh Dury Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Yesterday the Sun reached its southernmost point in planet Earth’s sky. Called a solstice , many cultures mark yesterday’s date as a change of seasons — from autumn to winter in Earth ‘s Northern Hemisphere and from spring to summer in Earth’s Southern Hemisphere .”

— APOD editors, December 22, 2025

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
December 22, 2025
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: English Heritage , Josh Dury
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 110 words

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