Astronomy Picture of the Day · June 15, 2003

Noctilucent Clouds

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 15, 2003 is “Noctilucent Clouds,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Pekka Parviainen ( Polar Image )). The original explanation runs about 114 words.

From the explanation

“Sometimes it’s night on the ground but day in the air. As the Earth rotates to eclipse the Sun, sunset rises up from the ground.”

— APOD editors, June 15, 2003

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: June 15, 2003
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Pekka Parviainen ( Polar Image )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 114 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, June 15, 2003 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2003-june-15-noctilucent-clouds

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