Astronomy Picture of the Day · July 2, 2003

Aurora Over Cape Cod

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 2, 2003 is “Aurora Over Cape Cod,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Chris Cook). The original explanation runs about 72 words.

From the explanation

“Active pillars of colorful aurora were captured dancing over a serenely smooth and nearly colorless Cape Cod Bay last month. North is straight ahead so that the town lights near the center originate from Provincetown, Massachusetts , USA .”

— APOD editors, July 2, 2003

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At a glance

Date: July 2, 2003
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Chris Cook
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 72 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, July 2, 2003 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2003-july-2-aurora-over-cape-cod

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