Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
A Retreating Thunderstorm at Sunset
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 28, 2013 is “A Retreating Thunderstorm at Sunset,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Alan Dyer ( The Amazing Sky )). The original explanation runs about 117 words.
From the explanation
“What type of cloud is that? This retreating cumulonimbus cloud , more commonly called a thundercloud, is somewhat unusual as it contains the unusual bumpiness of a mammatus cloud on the near end, while simultaneously producing falling rain on the far end.”
— APOD editors, August 28, 2013
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- August 28, 2013
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Alan Dyer ( The Amazing Sky )
- Copyright
- Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 117 words