Astronomy Picture of the Day · April 2, 2001

Aurora Over Clouds

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 2, 2001 is “Aurora Over Clouds,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Sigurdur H. Stefnisson). The original explanation runs about 154 words.

From the explanation

“Aurorae usually occur high above the clouds. The auroral glow is created when fast-moving particles ejected from the Sun impact air molecules high in the Earth’s atmosphere .”

— APOD editors, April 2, 2001

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: April 2, 2001
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Sigurdur H. Stefnisson
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 154 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, April 2, 2001 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2001-april-2-aurora-over-clouds

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