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Analemma

An analemma is a diagram showing the position of the Sun in the sky as seen from a fixed location on Earth at the same mean solar time over the course of a year. The resulting figure-eight pattern arises due to Earth's axial tilt and orbital eccentricity.

Source: solar-center.stanford.edu

APODs including "Analemma"

Martian Analemma

Martian Analemma

30/12/2006

The Analemma and the Temple of Olympian Zeus

The Analemma and the Temple of Olympian Zeus

23/12/2006

Analemma of the Moon

Analemma of the Moon

13/07/2005

Analemma over Ancient Nemea

Analemma over Ancient Nemea

21/06/2004

Martian Analemma

Martian Analemma

26/06/2003

Sunrise Analemma

Sunrise Analemma

20/03/2003