Astronomy Picture of the Day · July 18, 2006

Noctilucent Clouds Over Sweden

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 18, 2006 is “Noctilucent Clouds Over Sweden,” an image. It is credited to Credit: P-M Hedn. The original explanation runs about 118 words.

From the explanation

“Sometimes it’s night on the ground but day in the air. As the Earth rotates to eclipse the Sun, sunset rises up from the ground.”

— APOD editors, July 18, 2006

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At a glance

Date: July 18, 2006
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: P-M Hedn
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 118 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, July 18, 2006 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2006-july-18-noctilucent-clouds-over-sweden

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