Astronomy Picture of the Day · February 27, 2002

A Cloud Shadow Sunrise

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 27, 2002 is “A Cloud Shadow Sunrise,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Kee Hinckley). The original explanation runs about 94 words.

From the explanation

“What could cause a ray of dark? Such a ray was caught in spectacular fashion above the Florida Everglades two years ago.”

— APOD editors, February 27, 2002

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At a glance

Date: February 27, 2002
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Kee Hinckley
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 94 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, February 27, 2002 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2002-february-27-a-cloud-shadow-sunrise

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