Astronomy Picture of the Day · August 31, 2005

Crepuscular Rays Over Utah

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 31, 2005 is “Crepuscular Rays Over Utah,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Jean Nesheim). The original explanation runs about 94 words.

From the explanation

“What could cause such rays of dark? Dark sky rays were caught in spectacular fashion earlier this month above Kanab, Utah , USA .”

— APOD editors, August 31, 2005

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At a glance

Date: August 31, 2005
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Jean Nesheim
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 94 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, August 31, 2005 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2005-august-31-crepuscular-rays-over-utah

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