Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Ripples Through a Dark Sky
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 30, 2016 is “Ripples Through a Dark Sky,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: P-M Hedén ( Clear Skies , TWAN )). The original explanation runs about 127 words.
From the explanation
“Sunlight ripples through a dark sky on this Swedish summer midnight as noctilucent or night shining clouds seem to imitate the river below. In fact, the seasonal clouds often appear at high latitudes in corresponding summer months.”
— APOD editors, July 30, 2016
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- July 30, 2016
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: P-M Hedén ( Clear Skies , TWAN )
- Copyright
- Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 127 words