Astronomy Picture of the Day · January 12, 2004

A Hole Punch Cloud Over Alabama

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 12, 2004 is “A Hole Punch Cloud Over Alabama,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Joel Knain). The original explanation runs about 173 words.

From the explanation

“What could create a huge hole in the clouds? Such a hole, likely hundreds of meters across, was photographed last month from a driveway near Mobile, Alabama , USA .”

— APOD editors, January 12, 2004

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At a glance

Date: January 12, 2004
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Joel Knain
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 173 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, January 12, 2004 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2004-january-12-a-hole-punch-cloud-over-alabama

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