Astronomy Picture of the Day · May 16, 2011

Time Lapse Clouds and Sky Over the Canary Islands

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 16, 2011 is “Time Lapse Clouds and Sky Over the Canary Islands,” a video. The video is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Daniel López , IAC ; Music: Matti Paalanen , Angel’s Tear (Aeon 2)). The original explanation runs about 139 words.

Watch the video on the original page

Credit & Copyright: Daniel López , IAC ; Music: Matti Paalanen , Angel’s Tear (Aeon 2) Copyrighted Shown from the original page. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“If you could sit back and watch clouds and the sky move all night and day, what might you see? One answer from the island of Tenerife , captured over the course of the year, includes sequences that are not only breathtaking but instructive.”

— APOD editors, May 16, 2011

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: May 16, 2011
Type: Video
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Daniel López , IAC ; Music: Matti Paalanen , Angel’s Tear (Aeon 2)
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 139 words

All of May 2011 → · 2011 by month → · Full archive since 1995 →

On this day: May 16 in other years

On Amazon

Popular picks for space fans

As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Electronics Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition 32GB Read astronomy and space-history books anywhere. View on Amazon → Electronics Bose QuietComfort Wireless Headphones Noise-cancelling headphones for documentaries and launch livestreams. View on Amazon →

Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, May 16, 2011 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2011-may-16-time-lapse-clouds-and-sky-over-the-canary-islands

Copy taken Oct 28, 2026, 2:39 AM EDT. The image and explanation belong to their creators. OpenOrbit is not affiliated with or endorsed by NASA.