Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

A Horizon Rainbow in Paris

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 27, 2013 is “A Horizon Rainbow in Paris,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Bertrand Kulik). The original explanation runs about 180 words.

A Horizon Rainbow in Paris
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Bertrand Kulik Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Why is this horizon so colorful? Because, opposite the Sun, it is raining.”

— APOD editors, March 27, 2013

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
March 27, 2013
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Bertrand Kulik
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 180 words

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