Astronomy Picture of the Day · February 6, 2014

The Terraced Night

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 6, 2014 is “The Terraced Night,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Cui Yongjiang). The original explanation runs about 124 words.

From the explanation

“Long after sunset on January 25 an unusually intense red airglow floods this south-looking skyscape. The scene was recorded with a long exposure using a digital camera over Yunnan Province in southwest China.”

— APOD editors, February 6, 2014

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: February 6, 2014
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Cui Yongjiang
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 124 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, February 6, 2014 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2014-february-6-the-terraced-night

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