Astronomy Picture of the Day · June 13, 2006

Driving Toward a Sun Halo

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 13, 2006 is “Driving Toward a Sun Halo,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Lauri Turtiainen). The original explanation runs about 174 words.

From the explanation

“What’s happened to the Sun? Sometimes it looks like the Sun is being viewed through a large lens .”

— APOD editors, June 13, 2006

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: June 13, 2006
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Lauri Turtiainen
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 174 words