Astronomy Picture of the Day · November 15, 2006

A Fog Bow Over California

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 15, 2006 is “A Fog Bow Over California,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Mila Zinkova). The original explanation runs about 160 words.

From the explanation

“Is that white arch real? What is being seen is a fogbow , a reflection of sunlight by water drops similar to a rainbow but without the colors.”

— APOD editors, November 15, 2006

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: November 15, 2006
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Mila Zinkova
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 160 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, November 15, 2006 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2006-november-15-a-fog-bow-over-california

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