Astronomy Picture of the Day · March 5, 2012

Flying Over the Earth at Night

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 5, 2012 is “Flying Over the Earth at Night,” a video. It is credited to Video Credit: Gateway to Astronaut Photography , NASA ; Compilation: Bitmeizer (YouTube); Music: Freedom Fighters ( Two Steps from Hell ). The original explanation runs about 142 words.

From the explanation

“Many wonders are visible when flying over the Earth at night. A compilation of such visual spectacles was captured recently from the International Space Station (ISS) and set to rousing music.”

— APOD editors, March 5, 2012

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: March 5, 2012
Type: Video
Credit: Credit: Video Credit: Gateway to Astronaut Photography , NASA ; Compilation: Bitmeizer (YouTube); Music: Freedom Fighters ( Two Steps from Hell )
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 142 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, March 5, 2012 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2012-march-5-flying-over-the-earth-at-night

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