Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

A Sun Pillar

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 6, 1999 is “A Sun Pillar,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Grant W. Goodge, NOAA Photo Collection, US Dept. of Commerce. The original explanation runs about 99 words.

A Sun Pillar
Credit: Grant W. Goodge, NOAA Photo Collection, US Dept. of Commerce Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Have you ever seen a sun pillar ? When the air is cold and the Sun is rising or setting , falling ice crystals can reflect sunlight and create an unusual column of light.”

— APOD editors, July 6, 1999

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
July 6, 1999
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Grant W. Goodge, NOAA Photo Collection, US Dept. of Commerce
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 99 words

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Topics in this entry

The Sun

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