Astronomy Picture of the Day · March 25, 2011

Auroral Substorm over Yellowknife

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 25, 2011 is “Auroral Substorm over Yellowknife,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Kwon, O Chul ( TWAN )). The original explanation runs about 135 words.

From the explanation

“Intense auroral activity flooded the night with shimmering colors on February 24, captured here from a lodge near the city of Yellowknife in northern Canada.”

— APOD editors, March 25, 2011

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: March 25, 2011
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Kwon, O Chul ( TWAN )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 135 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, March 25, 2011 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2011-march-25-auroral-substorm-over-yellowknife

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