Astronomy Picture of the Day · May 18, 2015

Auroras and Star Trails over Iceland

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 18, 2015 is “Auroras and Star Trails over Iceland,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Vincent Brady). The original explanation runs about 112 words.

From the explanation

“It was one of the quietest nights of aurora in weeks. Even so, in northern- Iceland during last November, faint auroras lit up the sky every clear night.”

— APOD editors, May 18, 2015

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: May 18, 2015
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Vincent Brady
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 112 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, May 18, 2015 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2015-may-18-auroras-and-star-trails-over-iceland

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