Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Rainbow at Sunset

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 7, 2010 is “Rainbow at Sunset,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Bernd Thinius ( Inastars Observatory Potsdam )). The original explanation runs about 170 words.

Rainbow at Sunset
Credit & Copyright: Bernd Thinius ( Inastars Observatory Potsdam ) Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Where is the Sun when you see a rainbow? Behind you, of course .”

— APOD editors, August 7, 2010

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
August 7, 2010
Type
Image
Credit
Credit & Copyright: Bernd Thinius ( Inastars Observatory Potsdam )
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 170 words

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