Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Aurora and Unusual Clouds Over Iceland

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 18, 2013 is “Aurora and Unusual Clouds Over Iceland,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Stéphane Vetter ( Nuits sacrées )). The original explanation runs about 135 words.

Aurora and Unusual Clouds Over Iceland
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Stéphane Vetter ( Nuits sacrées ) Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“What’s happening in the sky? On this cold winter night in Iceland, quite a lot.”

— APOD editors, November 18, 2013

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
November 18, 2013
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Stéphane Vetter ( Nuits sacrées )
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 135 words

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