Astronomy Picture of the Day · July 13, 2013

Sunspot at Sunset

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 13, 2013 is “Sunspot at Sunset,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Jo Hunter). The original explanation runs about 94 words.

From the explanation

“Reddened rays of the setting Sun flooded the skies over Cedar Creek Lake, southeast of Dallas, Texas, planet Earth on July 6th. And while sunsets may be the most watched celestial event, this one even offered something extra .”

— APOD editors, July 13, 2013

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: July 13, 2013
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Jo Hunter
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 94 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, July 13, 2013 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2013-july-13-sunspot-at-sunset

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