Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Northern Lights above Lofoten

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 16, 2016 is “Northern Lights above Lofoten,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Alex Conu). The original explanation runs about 100 words.

Northern Lights above Lofoten
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Alex Conu Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“The Aurora Borealis or northern lights are familiar visitors to night skies above the village of Reine in the Lofoten Islands, Norway, planet Earth. In this scene, captured from a mountaintop camp site, the auroral curtains do seem to create an eerie tension with the coastal lights though.”

— APOD editors, June 16, 2016

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
June 16, 2016
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Alex Conu
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 100 words

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Auroras

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