Astronomy Picture of the Day · October 28, 2011

October Skylights

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 28, 2011 is “October Skylights,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Malcolm Park). The original explanation runs about 115 words.

From the explanation

“As northern hemisphere nights grow longer, October is a good month for spotting auroras, or even other eerie apparitions after dark. And this week the night sky did not disappoint.”

— APOD editors, October 28, 2011

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: October 28, 2011
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Malcolm Park
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 115 words

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Auroras

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, October 28, 2011 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2011-october-28-october-skylights

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