Astronomy Picture of the Day · March 6, 2010

Pillar at Sunset

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 6, 2010 is “Pillar at Sunset,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: David Alquist). The original explanation runs about 100 words.

From the explanation

“Reddened light from the setting Sun illuminates the cloud banks hugging this snowy, rugged terrain. Inspiring a moment of quiet contemplation, the sunset scene included a remarkable pillar of light that seemed to connect the clouds in the sky with the mountains below.”

— APOD editors, March 6, 2010

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: March 6, 2010
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: David Alquist
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 100 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, March 6, 2010 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2010-march-6-pillar-at-sunset

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