Astronomy Picture of the Day · May 20, 2005

Aurora Iowa

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 20, 2005 is “Aurora Iowa,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Stan Richard). The original explanation runs about 126 words.

From the explanation

“Early last Sunday morning stars were not the only lights in Iowa skies. The northern lights also shone from the heavens, extending across the midwestern USA and other locations not often graced with auroral displays.”

— APOD editors, May 20, 2005

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: May 20, 2005
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Stan Richard
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 126 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, May 20, 2005 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2005-may-20-aurora-iowa

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