Astronomy Picture of the Day · May 27, 2013

Bird Sun Dog

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 27, 2013 is “Bird Sun Dog,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Juan Manuel Prez Rayego). The original explanation runs about 114 words.

From the explanation

“Have you ever seen a little rainbow off to the side of the Sun? Rare but rewarding to see, such spectacles are known as sundogs, mock suns or parhelia.”

— APOD editors, May 27, 2013

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: May 27, 2013
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Juan Manuel Prez Rayego
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 114 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, May 27, 2013 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2013-may-27-bird-sun-dog

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