Astronomy Picture of the Day · December 5, 2011

A Memorable Aurora Over Norway

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 5, 2011 is “A Memorable Aurora Over Norway,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Ole Christian Salomonsen). The original explanation runs about 97 words.

From the explanation

“It was one of the most memorable auroras of the season. There was green light , red light, and sometimes a mixture of the two.”

— APOD editors, December 5, 2011

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: December 5, 2011
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Ole Christian Salomonsen
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 97 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, December 5, 2011 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2011-december-5-a-memorable-aurora-over-norway

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