Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Unusual Clouds over Hong Kong

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 2, 2016 is “Unusual Clouds over Hong Kong,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Alfred Lee). The original explanation runs about 138 words.

Unusual Clouds over Hong Kong
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Alfred Lee Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“What’s that in the sky? Earlier this month, in the sky high above Hong Kong , China , not just one unusual type of cloud appeared — but two.”

— APOD editors, March 2, 2016

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
March 2, 2016
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Alfred Lee
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 138 words

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