Astronomy Picture of the Day · April 6, 2001

Aurora Over New Zealand

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 6, 2001 is “Aurora Over New Zealand,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Chris Petrich). The original explanation runs about 161 words.

From the explanation

“Last weekend skygazers at middle and high latitudes around the globe were treated to expansive auroral displays as a magnetic storm raged around planet Earth . The storm was triggered by a solar coronal mass ejection associated with the giant sunspot group cataloged as active region number 9393 .”

— APOD editors, April 6, 2001

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: April 6, 2001
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Chris Petrich
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 161 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, April 6, 2001 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2001-april-6-aurora-over-new-zealand

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