Astronomy Picture of the Day · September 10, 2003

Aurora Over Clouds

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 10, 2003 is “Aurora Over Clouds,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Dominic Cantin). The original explanation runs about 107 words.

From the explanation

“Aurorae usually occur high above the clouds. The auroral glow is created when fast-moving charged particles from the Earth’s magnetosphere impact air molecules high in the Earth’s atmosphere .”

— APOD editors, September 10, 2003

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At a glance

Date: September 10, 2003
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Dominic Cantin
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 107 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, September 10, 2003 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2003-september-10-aurora-over-clouds

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