Astronomy Picture of the Day · February 5, 2006

A Sun Pillar in Red and Violet

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 5, 2006 is “A Sun Pillar in Red and Violet,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Jim Kirkpatrick & Brigitte Heiter-Kirkpatrick). The original explanation runs about 93 words.

From the explanation

“Sometimes the unknown is beautiful. In 2000 February near Lake Tahoe, Nevada , two amateur photographers noticed an unusual red column of light rise mysteriously from a setting sun .”

— APOD editors, February 5, 2006

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: February 5, 2006
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Jim Kirkpatrick & Brigitte Heiter-Kirkpatrick
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 93 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, February 5, 2006 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2006-february-5-a-sun-pillar-in-red-and-violet

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