Astronomy Picture of the Day · October 6, 2010

Aurora Over Alaska

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 6, 2010 is “Aurora Over Alaska,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Paul Alsop). The original explanation runs about 122 words.

From the explanation

“Are those green clouds or aurora? Photographed above two weeks ago, puffy green aurora help the Moon illuminate the serene Willow Lake and the snowy Wrangell and Saint Elias Mountains in eastern Alaska , USA .”

— APOD editors, October 6, 2010

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At a glance

Date: October 6, 2010
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Paul Alsop
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 122 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, October 6, 2010 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2010-october-6-aurora-over-alaska

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