Astronomy Picture of the Day · March 10, 2015

Aurora over Icelandic Glacier

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 10, 2015 is “Aurora over Icelandic Glacier,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: James Boardman Woodend ( Images Inspired by Nature )). The original explanation runs about 102 words.

From the explanation

“Several key conditions came together to create this award-winning shot. These included a dark night, few clouds, an epic auroral display, and a body of water that was both calm enough and unfrozen enough to show reflected stars.”

— APOD editors, March 10, 2015

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: March 10, 2015
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: James Boardman Woodend ( Images Inspired by Nature )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 102 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, March 10, 2015 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2015-march-10-aurora-over-icelandic-glacier

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