Astronomy Picture of the Day · September 17, 2014

Aurora over Maine

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 17, 2014 is “Aurora over Maine,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Jeremy P. Gray). The original explanation runs about 146 words.

From the explanation

“It has been a good week for auroras. Earlier this month active sunspot region 2158 rotated into view and unleashed a series of flares and plasma ejections into the Solar System during its journey across the Sun’s disk.”

— APOD editors, September 17, 2014

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: September 17, 2014
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Jeremy P. Gray
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 146 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, September 17, 2014 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2014-september-17-aurora-over-maine

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