Astronomy Picture of the Day · December 18, 2006

Aurora Over Iowa

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 18, 2006 is “Aurora Over Iowa,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Stan Richards (NightSkyEvents.com)). The original explanation runs about 113 words.

From the explanation

“Last Thursday evening, stars were not the only lights in Iowa skies. Spectacular northern lights also shone from the heavens, extending across the midwestern USA and other locations not often graced with auroral displays.”

— APOD editors, December 18, 2006

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: December 18, 2006
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Stan Richards (NightSkyEvents.com)
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 113 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, December 18, 2006 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2006-december-18-aurora-over-iowa

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