Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

A Sun Pillar Over Sweden

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 18, 2012 is “A Sun Pillar Over Sweden,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Gran Strand). The original explanation runs about 100 words.

A Sun Pillar Over Sweden
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Gran Strand Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Have you ever seen a sun pillar ? When the air is cold and the Sun is rising or setting , falling ice crystals can reflect sunlight and create an unusual column of light.”

— APOD editors, December 18, 2012

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
December 18, 2012
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Gran Strand
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 100 words

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Source

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