Astronomy Picture of the Day · January 12, 2009

Unusual Light Pillars Over Latvia

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 12, 2009 is “Unusual Light Pillars Over Latvia,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Aigar Truhin). The original explanation runs about 155 words.

From the explanation

“What’s happening over that town? Close inspection shows these strange columns of light occur over bright lights, and so likely involve falling ice crystals reflecting back these lights.”

— APOD editors, January 12, 2009

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At a glance

Date: January 12, 2009
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Aigar Truhin
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 155 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, January 12, 2009 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2009-january-12-unusual-light-pillars-over-latvia

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