Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Sprite Fireworks
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 16, 1999 is “Sprite Fireworks,” an image. It is credited to Credit: D. Sentman (U. Alaska) et al., EXL98 Campaign, AFRL, NRL, USAFA, NASA. The original explanation runs about 104 words.
From the explanation
“Sometimes lightning occurs out near space. One such lightning type is the recently documented red sprite lightning , which has only been photographed and studied on Earth over the last few years.”
— APOD editors, June 16, 1999
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- June 16, 1999
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: D. Sentman (U. Alaska) et al., EXL98 Campaign, AFRL, NRL, USAFA, NASA
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 104 words