Astronomy Picture of the Day · July 9, 2016

Noctilucent Clouds Tour France

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 9, 2016 is “Noctilucent Clouds Tour France,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Simon Lericque ( GAAC )). The original explanation runs about 128 words.

From the explanation

“Bright noctilucent or night shining clouds are not familiar sights from northern France. But these electric-blue waves coursed through skies over the small town of Wancourt in Pas-de-Calais on July 6, just before the dawn.”

— APOD editors, July 9, 2016

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At a glance

Date: July 9, 2016
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Simon Lericque ( GAAC )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 128 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, July 9, 2016 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2016-july-9-noctilucent-clouds-tour-france

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