Astronomy Picture of the Day · February 17, 2009

Unusual Red Glow Over Minnesota

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 17, 2009 is “Unusual Red Glow Over Minnesota,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Tyler Blessing). The original explanation runs about 190 words.

From the explanation

“What in heaven’s blazes is that? When landing in Minneapolis , Minnesota , USA in 2002, just before his flight ascended above cloud level in the early evening, passenger Tyler Blessing saw and photographed “huge curved sheets of glowing light extending from cloud to ground.””

— APOD editors, February 17, 2009

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At a glance

Date: February 17, 2009
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Tyler Blessing
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 190 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, February 17, 2009 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2009-february-17-unusual-red-glow-over-minnesota

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