Astronomy Picture of the Day · August 30, 2016

Aurora over Icelandic Fault

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 30, 2016 is “Aurora over Icelandic Fault,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Juan Carlos Casado ( TWAN , Earth and Stars )). The original explanation runs about 215 words.

From the explanation

“Admire the beauty but fear the beast. The beauty is the aurora overhead , here taking the form of great green spiral , seen between picturesque clouds with the bright Moon to the side and stars in the background.”

— APOD editors, August 30, 2016

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: August 30, 2016
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Juan Carlos Casado ( TWAN , Earth and Stars )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 215 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, August 30, 2016 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2016-august-30-aurora-over-icelandic-fault

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