sun approaching solstice, max altitude 22.8 degrees
Taken by John Stetson on December 16, 2015 @
Sebago Lake, Maine
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Camera Used: NIKON CORPORATION NIKON D700
Exposure Time: 1/3200
Aperture: f/22.0
ISO: 320
Date Taken: 2015:12:16 21:09:04
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The sun's maximum altitude in southern Maine as we approach the winter solstice was 22.8 degrees above the horizon today (11 AM to 4 PM). Glitter trails can be seen on Sebago Lake.
The ancient Romans celebrated the sun appearing higher in the sky on Dec. 25; sol invictus.
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