Astronomy Picture of the Day · September 3, 2004

Hurricane Frances Approaches Florida

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 3, 2004 is “Hurricane Frances Approaches Florida,” an image. It is credited to Credit: NASA , NOAA. The original explanation runs about 151 words.

From the explanation

“A major hurricane is heading for Florida . Hurricane Frances , one of the stronger storm systems of modern times, may cross the eastern coast of Florida sometime tomorrow.”

— APOD editors, September 3, 2004

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At a glance

Date: September 3, 2004
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: NASA , NOAA
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 151 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, September 3, 2004 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2004-september-3-hurricane-frances-approaches-florida

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