Astronomy Picture of the Day · November 8, 2011

Jumping Sundogs Over Thunderclouds

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 8, 2011 is “Jumping Sundogs Over Thunderclouds,” a video. It is credited to Image Credit: abrigatti , YouTube. The original explanation runs about 138 words.

From the explanation

“What’s happening above those clouds? In the past few years, videos have appeared on the web detailing an unusual but little known phenomenon: rapid light changes over clouds.”

— APOD editors, November 8, 2011

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: November 8, 2011
Type: Video
Credit: Credit: Image Credit: abrigatti , YouTube
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 138 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, November 8, 2011 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2011-november-8-jumping-sundogs-over-thunderclouds

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