Astronomy Picture of the Day · April 17, 2016

Asperatus Clouds Over New Zealand

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 17, 2016 is “Asperatus Clouds Over New Zealand,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Witta Priester). The original explanation runs about 174 words.

From the explanation

“What kind of clouds are these? Although their cause is presently unknown, such unusual atmospheric structures, as menacing as they might seem, do not appear to be harbingers of meteorological doom .”

— APOD editors, April 17, 2016

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At a glance

Date: April 17, 2016
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Witta Priester
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 174 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, April 17, 2016 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2016-april-17-asperatus-clouds-over-new-zealand

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