Astronomy Picture of the Day · July 4, 2015

Aurora Australis

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 4, 2015 is “Aurora Australis,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Robert Schwarz (South Pole Station)). The original explanation runs about 99 words.

From the explanation

“Not fireworks, these intense shimmering lights still danced across Earth’s night skies late last month, seen here above the planet’s geographic south pole.”

— APOD editors, July 4, 2015

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: July 4, 2015
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Robert Schwarz (South Pole Station)
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 99 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, July 4, 2015 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2015-july-4-aurora-australis

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