Solstice Sun and Milky Way
December's solstice marks winter's start in the north and summer in the south. The Sun reaches its southernmost point at -23.5 degrees today, aligning with Sagittarius near the Milky Way center. This panorama shows what the solstice Sun would look like against the galaxy's backdrop.
HD image at https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap211221.html
