Astronomy Picture of the Day · May 2, 2000

An Iridium Flash Sunset

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 2, 2000 is “An Iridium Flash Sunset,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Jon Teus (Science Society Aranzadi, Spain)). The original explanation runs about 136 words.

From the explanation

“Did you see that flash? Lasting only about 15 seconds, it’s possible that nobody you ask can confirm it, but what you might have seen is sunlight reflecting off an orbiting Iridium satellite.”

— APOD editors, May 2, 2000

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: May 2, 2000
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Jon Teus (Science Society Aranzadi, Spain)
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 136 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, May 2, 2000 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2000-may-02-an-iridium-flash-sunset

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