Astronomy Picture of the Day · November 20, 2005

Rays from an Unexpected Aurora

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 20, 2005 is “Rays from an Unexpected Aurora,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Lyndon Anderson ( Prairie Journal )). The original explanation runs about 123 words.

From the explanation

“This aurora was a bit of a surprise. For starters, on this Friday morning in August 2002, no intense auroral activity was expected at all.”

— APOD editors, November 20, 2005

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: November 20, 2005
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Lyndon Anderson ( Prairie Journal )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 123 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, November 20, 2005 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2005-november-20-rays-from-an-unexpected-aurora

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