Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
A Green Flash from the Sun
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 4, 2011 is “A Green Flash from the Sun,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Juan Jos Manzano ( Grupo de Observadores Astronmicos de Tenerife )). The original explanation runs about 177 words.
From the explanation
“Many think it is just a myth . Others think it is true but its cause isn’t known.”
— APOD editors, January 4, 2011
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- January 4, 2011
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit & Copyright: Juan Jos Manzano ( Grupo de Observadores Astronmicos de Tenerife )
- Copyright
- Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 177 words