Astronomy Picture of the Day · February 8, 2016

Light Pillars over Alaska

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 8, 2016 is “Light Pillars over Alaska,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Allisha Libby). The original explanation runs about 136 words.

From the explanation

“What’s happening behind those houses? Pictured here are not auroras but nearby light pillars , a nearby phenomenon that can appear as a distant one.”

— APOD editors, February 8, 2016

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: February 8, 2016
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Allisha Libby
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 136 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, February 8, 2016 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2016-february-8-light-pillars-over-alaska

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