Astronomy Picture of the Day · April 9, 2016

A Green Flash of Spring

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 9, 2016 is “A Green Flash of Spring,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Murray Schukar). The original explanation runs about 97 words.

From the explanation

“Taken on March 20 from the top of Haleakala on the isle of Maui, planet Earth, the first sunrise of northern spring is pictured in this vacation snapshot. The telephoto view from the volcanic caldera above a sea of clouds also captures an elusive green flash near the Sun’s upper limb.”

— APOD editors, April 9, 2016

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: April 9, 2016
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Murray Schukar
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 97 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, April 9, 2016 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2016-april-9-a-green-flash-of-spring

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