Astronomy Picture of the Day · June 23, 2012

Northern Green Flash

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 23, 2012 is “Northern Green Flash,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Göran Strand). The original explanation runs about 100 words.

From the explanation

“As seen from Frösön island in northern Sweden the Sun did set a day after the summer solstice . From that location below the arctic circle it settled slowly behind the northern horizon.”

— APOD editors, June 23, 2012

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: June 23, 2012
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Göran Strand
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 100 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, June 23, 2012 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2012-june-23-northern-green-flash

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