Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Aurora Shimmer, Meteor Flash

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 7, 2014 is “Aurora Shimmer, Meteor Flash,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Bjørnar G. Hansen). The original explanation runs about 149 words.

Aurora Shimmer, Meteor Flash
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Bjørnar G. Hansen Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Northern Lights , or aurora borealis, haunted skies over the island of Kvaløya, near Tromsø Norway on 2009 December 13. This 30 second long exposure records their shimmering glow gently lighting the wintery coastal scene.”

— APOD editors, December 7, 2014

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
December 7, 2014
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Bjørnar G. Hansen
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 149 words

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Source

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