Astronomy Picture of the Day · October 28, 2007

Noctilucent Clouds Over Sweden

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 28, 2007 is “Noctilucent Clouds Over Sweden,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: P-M Hedn). The original explanation runs about 132 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, October 28, 2007

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At a glance

Date: October 28, 2007
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: P-M Hedn
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 132 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, October 28, 2007 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2007-october-28-noctilucent-clouds-over-sweden

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