Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Stars and Lightning Over Greece

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 3, 2013 is “Stars and Lightning Over Greece,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Bill Metallinos). The original explanation runs about 169 words.

Stars and Lightning Over Greece
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Bill Metallinos Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“It may appear, at first, like the Galaxy is producing the lightning, but really it’s the Earth. In the foreground of the above picturesque nighttime landscape is the Greek Island of Corfu , with town lights surrounding Lake Korrision .”

— APOD editors, July 3, 2013

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
July 3, 2013
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Bill Metallinos
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 169 words

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