Astronomy Picture of the Day · September 15, 2000

Aurora In West Texas Skies

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 15, 2000 is “Aurora In West Texas Skies,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Chris Grohusko). The original explanation runs about 164 words.

From the explanation

“The aurora borealis, or northern lights , are not a common sight in the southwestern United States. But a strong solar coronal mass ejection in early August triggered geomagnetic storms and aurora which were widely reported , even under west Texas skies.”

— APOD editors, September 15, 2000

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At a glance

Date: September 15, 2000
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Chris Grohusko
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 164 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, September 15, 2000 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2000-september-15-aurora-in-west-texas-skies

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