Astronomy Picture of the Day · November 25, 2007

An Iridescent Cloud Over Colorado

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 25, 2007 is “An Iridescent Cloud Over Colorado,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: August Allen). The original explanation runs about 124 words.

From the explanation

“Why would a cloud appear to be different colors? A relatively rare phenomenon known as iridescent clouds can show unusual colors vividly or a whole spectrum of colors simultaneously.”

— APOD editors, November 25, 2007

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: November 25, 2007
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: August Allen
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 124 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, November 25, 2007 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2007-november-25-an-iridescent-cloud-over-colorado

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