Astronomy Picture of the Day · March 19, 2015

Aurora in the Backyard

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 19, 2015 is “Aurora in the Backyard,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: P-M Hedén ( Clear Skies , TWAN )). The original explanation runs about 108 words.

From the explanation

“On the night of March 17/18 this umbrella of northern lights unfolded over backyards in Vallentuna, Sweden about 30 kilometers north of Stockholm.”

— APOD editors, March 19, 2015

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: March 19, 2015
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: P-M Hedén ( Clear Skies , TWAN )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 108 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, March 19, 2015 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2015-march-19-aurora-in-the-backyard

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