Astronomy Picture of the Day · May 4, 2015

An Unexpected Aurora over Norway

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 4, 2015 is “An Unexpected Aurora over Norway,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Tommy Richardsen). The original explanation runs about 137 words.

From the explanation

“Sometimes the sky lights up unexpectedly. A trip to northern Norway to photograph auroras was not going as well as hoped.”

— APOD editors, May 4, 2015

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: May 4, 2015
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Tommy Richardsen
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 137 words

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Auroras

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, May 4, 2015 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2015-may-4-an-unexpected-aurora-over-norway

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