Astronomy Picture of the Day · September 23, 2014

Aurora and Volcanic Light Pillar

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 23, 2014 is “Aurora and Volcanic Light Pillar,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Stéphane Vetter ( Nuits sacrées )). The original explanation runs about 120 words.

From the explanation

“That’s no sunset. And that thin red line just above it — that’s not a sun pillar .”

— APOD editors, September 23, 2014

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: September 23, 2014
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 120 words