Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Aurora over Clouds

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 24, 2015 is “Aurora over Clouds,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Daniele Boffelli). The original explanation runs about 144 words.

Aurora over Clouds
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Daniele Boffelli Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Auroras usually occur high above the clouds. The auroral glow is created when fast-moving particles ejected from the Sun impact the Earth’s magnetosphere , from which charged particles spiral along the Earth’s magnetic field to strike atoms and molecules high in the Earth’s atmosphere .”

— APOD editors, November 24, 2015

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
November 24, 2015
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Daniele Boffelli
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 144 words

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