Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Crepuscular Rays Over Lake Michigan

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 11, 2010 is “Crepuscular Rays Over Lake Michigan,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Kurt Voigts). The original explanation runs about 102 words.

Crepuscular Rays Over Lake Michigan
Credit & Copyright: Kurt Voigts Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“What could cause such rays of dark? Dark sky rays were caught in spectacular fashion earlier last month from Pentwater , Michigan , USA , looking west over Lake Michigan .”

— APOD editors, August 11, 2010

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
August 11, 2010
Type
Image
Credit
Credit & Copyright: Kurt Voigts
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 102 words

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