Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

A Green Flash from the Sun

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 7, 2000 is “A Green Flash from the Sun,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Juan Carlos Casado). The original explanation runs about 147 words.

A Green Flash from the Sun
Credit & Copyright: Juan Carlos Casado Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Many think it is just a myth. Others think it is true but its cause isn’t known.”

— APOD editors, May 7, 2000

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At a glance

Date
May 7, 2000
Type
Image
Credit
Credit & Copyright: Juan Carlos Casado
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 147 words

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The Sun

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