Astronomy Picture of the Day · September 16, 2003

Hurricane Isabel Approaches

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 16, 2003 is “Hurricane Isabel Approaches,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Terra Satellite , EOS , NASA. The original explanation runs about 146 words.

From the explanation

“Where will Hurricane Isabel go? One of the stronger storm systems of modern times appears headed for one the more populated seaboards on planet Earth — the east coast of the USA .”

— APOD editors, September 16, 2003

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: September 16, 2003
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Terra Satellite , EOS , NASA
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 146 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, September 16, 2003 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2003-september-16-hurricane-isabel-approaches

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