Astronomy Picture of the Day · September 10, 2002

Venus Beyond the Storm

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 10, 2002 is “Venus Beyond the Storm,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Lyndon Anderson ( Prairiejournal.com )). The original explanation runs about 119 words.

From the explanation

“A thunderstorm, lightning, a bright star and a bright planet all graced an evening sky for a short while near Bismarck , North Dakota , USA two weeks ago. Thick thunderclouds from a passing storm are the origin of a strong cloud to ground lightning strike.”

— APOD editors, September 10, 2002

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: September 10, 2002
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Lyndon Anderson ( Prairiejournal.com )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 119 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, September 10, 2002 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2002-september-10-venus-beyond-the-storm

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