Astronomy Picture of the Day · August 4, 2009

A Triple Sunrise Over Gdansk Bay

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 4, 2009 is “A Triple Sunrise Over Gdansk Bay,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Barry & Noemi Diacon ( McMaster U. )). The original explanation runs about 177 words.

From the explanation

“How can the same Sun rise three times? Last month on Friday, 2009 July 10, a spectacular triple sunrise was photographed at about 4:30 am over Gdansk Bay in Gdansk , Poland .”

— APOD editors, August 4, 2009

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: August 4, 2009
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Barry & Noemi Diacon ( McMaster U. )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 177 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, August 4, 2009 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2009-august-4-a-triple-sunrise-over-gdansk-bay

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