Astronomy Picture of the Day · June 27, 2013

Noctilucent Clouds over Moscow

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 27, 2013 is “Noctilucent Clouds over Moscow,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Sergey Lisakov). The original explanation runs about 160 words.

From the explanation

“This panoramic night scene from June 8 looks out across a Moscow skyline from atop the main building of Lomonosov Moscow State University. Shining in the darkened sky above are widespread noctilucent clouds .”

— APOD editors, June 27, 2013

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: June 27, 2013
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Sergey Lisakov
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 160 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, June 27, 2013 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2013-june-27-noctilucent-clouds-over-moscow

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