Astronomy Picture of the Day · August 9, 2014

A Luminous Night

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 9, 2014 is “A Luminous Night,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Phil Hart). The original explanation runs about 123 words.

From the explanation

“What shines in the world at night ? Just visible to the eye, a rare electric blue glow spread along the shores of Victoria Lake on January 16, 2013.”

— APOD editors, August 9, 2014

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At a glance

Date: August 9, 2014
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Phil Hart
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 123 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, August 9, 2014 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2014-august-9-a-luminous-night

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