Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Anticrepuscular Rays over Colorado (II)

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 27, 2016 is “Anticrepuscular Rays over Colorado (II),” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Regina Kelly). The original explanation runs about 143 words.

Anticrepuscular Rays over Colorado (II)
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Regina Kelly Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“What’s happening over the horizon? Although the scene may appear somehow supernatural , nothing more unusual is occurring than a setting Sun and some well placed clouds.”

— APOD editors, June 27, 2016

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
June 27, 2016
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Regina Kelly
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 143 words

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Source

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