Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

A Strange Sunrise Over Argentina

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 10, 2011 is “A Strange Sunrise Over Argentina,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Luis Argerich). The original explanation runs about 195 words.

A Strange Sunrise Over Argentina
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Luis Argerich Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Why would a rising Sun look so strange? No one is yet sure.”

— APOD editors, October 10, 2011

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
October 10, 2011
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Luis Argerich
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 195 words

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