Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Red Sprite Lightning with Aurora

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 22, 2013 is “Red Sprite Lightning with Aurora,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Walter Lyons ( FMA Research ), WeatherVideoHD.TV). The original explanation runs about 151 words.

Red Sprite Lightning with Aurora
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Walter Lyons ( FMA Research ), WeatherVideoHD.TV Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“What’s that in the sky? It is a rarely seen form of lightning confirmed only about 25 years ago: a red sprite .”

— APOD editors, May 22, 2013

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
May 22, 2013
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Walter Lyons ( FMA Research ), WeatherVideoHD.TV
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 151 words

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Topics in this entry

Auroras

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Source

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