Astronomy Picture of the Day · February 8, 2011

Iridescent Clouds from the Top of the World Highway

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 8, 2011 is “Iridescent Clouds from the Top of the World Highway,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Charles Stankievech & Sophie Springer). The original explanation runs about 140 words.

From the explanation

“Why would a cloud appear to be different colors? A relatively rare phenomenon known as iridescent clouds can show unusual colors vividly or a whole spectrum of colors simultaneously.”

— APOD editors, February 8, 2011

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: February 8, 2011
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Charles Stankievech & Sophie Springer
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 140 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, February 8, 2011 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2011-february-8-iridescent-clouds-from-the-top-of-the-world-highway

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