Astronomy Picture of the Day · November 19, 2008

Unusual Auroras Over Saturn's North Pole

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 19, 2008 is “Unusual Auroras Over Saturn's North Pole,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Cassini VIMS Team, JPL , ESA , NASA. The original explanation runs about 156 words.

From the explanation

“What’s causing this unusual aurora over Saturn? No one is sure.”

— APOD editors, November 19, 2008

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At a glance

Date: November 19, 2008
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Cassini VIMS Team, JPL , ESA , NASA
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 156 words