Astronomy Picture of the Day · August 5, 2002

Rays from an Unexpected Aurora

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 5, 2002 is “Rays from an Unexpected Aurora,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Lyndon Anderson ( Prairie Journal )). The original explanation runs about 120 words.

From the explanation

“This aurora was a bit of a surprise. For starters, last Friday morning, no intense auroral activity was expected at all.”

— APOD editors, August 5, 2002

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At a glance

Date: August 5, 2002
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Lyndon Anderson ( Prairie Journal )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 120 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, August 5, 2002 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2002-august-5-rays-from-an-unexpected-aurora

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