Astronomy Picture of the Day · June 10, 2008

A Fire Rainbow Over New Jersey

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 10, 2008 is “A Fire Rainbow Over New Jersey,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Paul Gitto (Arcturus Observatory)). The original explanation runs about 107 words.

From the explanation

“What is that inverted rainbow in the sky? Sometimes known as a fire rainbow for its flame-like appearance, a circumhorizon arc is created by ice, not fire.”

— APOD editors, June 10, 2008

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: June 10, 2008
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Paul Gitto (Arcturus Observatory)
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 107 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, June 10, 2008 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2008-june-10-a-fire-rainbow-over-new-jersey

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