Astronomy Picture of the Day · March 11, 2003

Iridescent Clouds

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 11, 2003 is “Iridescent Clouds,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Arne Danielsen). The original explanation runs about 124 words.

From the explanation

“Why would clouds appear to be different colors? A relatively rare phenomenon known as iridescent clouds can show unusual colors vividly or a whole spectrum of colors simultaneously.”

— APOD editors, March 11, 2003

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: March 11, 2003
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Arne Danielsen
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 124 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, March 11, 2003 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2003-march-11-iridescent-clouds

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