Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Aurorae over Planet Earth
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 11, 2012 is “Aurorae over Planet Earth,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit : NASA , NOAA , GSFC , Suomi NPP , Earth Observatory , processing by Jesse Allen and Robert Simmon. The original explanation runs about 127 words.
From the explanation
“North America at night is easy to recognize in this view of our fair planet from orbit, acquired by the Suomi-NPP satellite on October 8. The spectacular waves of visible light emission rolling above the Canadian provinces of Quebec and Ontario in the upper half of the frame are the Aurora Borealis or northern lights.”
— APOD editors, October 11, 2012
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- October 11, 2012
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Image Credit : NASA , NOAA , GSFC , Suomi NPP , Earth Observatory , processing by Jesse Allen and Robert Simmon
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 127 words