Astronomy Picture of the Day · September 4, 2000

Aurora Persei

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 4, 2000 is “Aurora Persei,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Brent Price). The original explanation runs about 125 words.

From the explanation

“Last month, skywatchers were treated to an unexpected coincidence: bright aurorae occurred during the Perseid Meteor Shower . The above picture was taken August 12 and captures eerie looking aurorae and a faint Perseid meteor above Cross Lake in Wisconsin , USA.”

— APOD editors, September 4, 2000

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: September 4, 2000
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Brent Price
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 125 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, September 4, 2000 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2000-september-04-aurora-persei

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